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PGCert Education: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop you practice and your understating of pedagogy in the field of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with our postgraduate certificate course. This course is ideal for anyone involved with provision for children and young people who wishes to advance their practice within the field of SEND. You will develop a systematic understanding of SEND while exploring pedagogy, practice, and policy. You will engage critically with current research and evidence-informed practice to challenge your thinking.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, Education and Theology  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 1 year (part-time)  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Critical perspectives on SEND and inclusive practice in schools, Developing effective and inclusive pedagogies for learners with SEND.

Career pathways

This PGCert supports your long-term career development. This is evident from the high proportion of graduates who subsequently achieve internal or external promotion to middle and senior educational leadership positions within SEND.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification approved by the University. As such, we welcome applications from all those interested in pursuing an academic programme of study. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,210 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 6,060 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (part-time)

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