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PGCE Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

University of Reading
Reading, England
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10 monthsDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the PGCE PGCE Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 10-month full-time structure. Develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of working with children with disabilities, and gain experience in mainstream and special school settings, with our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Special Educational Needs pathway leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach children aged 5 to 11 with disabilities. This pathway will enable you to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of working with children with disabilities, within ma... International tuition fees are £26,450 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Special Educational Needs and Disability
Inclusive Primary Pedagogy
Assessment and Support for Learners with SEN
Behaviour Management and Emotional Wellbeing
Communication and Language Development
Differentiation Across the Primary Curriculum
School Placement and Professional Practice
Research Methods in Special Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic69————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,450

per year

Total Course Cost (10 months)£26,450

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

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