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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

SEN/ALN (Specific Learning Difficulties)

University of South Wales
Newport (Wales), Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the PgDip SEN/ALN (Specific Learning Difficulties) at University of South Wales. Based in Newport (Wales), Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Accredited by the British Dyslexia Association for AMBDA, this SpLD course is ideal if you have at least two years’ experience of working with students with specific learning difficulties and want a qualification to be able to assess and diagnose dyslexia. This course is also recognised by the Joint Council for Qualifications as the appropriate training for completing Access Arrangements in Secondary Schools. The Postgraduate Diploma SEN Specific Learning Difficulties may also be of interest to other approved professionals such as speech and language or occupational therapists and education... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Dyslexia: Assessment and Diagnosis
Cognitive and Linguistic Foundations of SpLD
Educational Psychology and Learning Differences
Intervention Strategies for Specific Learning Difficulties
Psychometric Testing and Formal Assessment
Access Arrangements and Inclusive Practice
Research Methods in Special Educational Needs
Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations in SpLD
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst degree and/or sufficient relevant experience of autism and evidence of recent study

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,800

Home Student Fee

£11,060

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are £1,229 per 20 credits

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH22-01 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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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based263 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers SEN/ALN (Specific Learning Difficulties) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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