PGCE Primary Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS (5-11) at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

The Specialist pathway enables you to develop a specialism in Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion alongside gaining the Primary PGCE with QTS. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Every mainstream School needs a SENCO, and every SENCO needs a SEND champion on their team – this could be you.

What you will study

The course is made up of four key elements. The first is academic study at Masters level. This will teach you vital academic and professional skills for teaching and exploring the principles of learning and curriculum design.

Career pathways

This specialist PGCE programme is perfect for anyone wanting to take their first steps towards becoming a Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO). If you are an aspiring teacher and want to become a specialist SEN lead in a school this course is for you.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent). No specific subjects required. When you apply, you are expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). No specific subjects are required. GCSE English Language or English Literature at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent GCSE Science at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent A commitment to, and understanding of, primary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher. Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. An academic reference is required for all students who have graduated in the last five years. An interview forms part of the selection process, which can be conducted online or face to face.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/pgce-primary-special-educational-needs-disabilities-and-inclusion-sendi-specialist-with-qts/

Explore more study programmes

Engineering