PgCert Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Leading Provision and Practice (DL)
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PgCert Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Leading Provision and Practice (DL) course is designed for education and care professionals who want to deepen their understanding of effective support for children with SEND. This degree recognises the diverse global contexts of practitioners working with children and young people with SEND, offering weekly opportunities to apply your learning and reflect on its impact. You'll benefit from high-quality, evidence-based teaching that's directly relevant to your career.
After completing the course, you can progress to the MA Education or MA International Education degree – both available to study through distance learning.
Key highlights
- Designed for education and care professionals supporting children with SEND
- Recognises diverse global contexts of SEND practitioners
- Weekly opportunities to apply learning and reflect on its impact
- Evidence-based teaching directly relevant to your career
- Progression route to MA Education or MA International Education by distance learning
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
- SEND Teacher
- Inclusion Manager
- Learning Support Coordinator
- Specialist Teaching Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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