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PostgraduateCertificate of Education

Certificate in Education 14+ Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

University of Greater Manchester
Bolton, England
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Course Overview

The CertEd Certificate in Education 14+ Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at University of Greater Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Do you wish to gain a better understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Have you ever considered working in offender learning? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Assessment and Identification of SEND
Inclusive Pedagogy and Differentiated Teaching
Communication and Language Development
Behaviour Management and Emotional Wellbeing
Teaching Learners with Physical and Sensory Disabilities
Work-Based Learning and Professional Practice
Research Methods and Professional Enquiry
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,500£17,500£20,000
5 years£16,500£21,500£26,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
1%Studying
16%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greater Manchester

About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Certificate in Education 14+ Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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