PGCE Further Education and Skills with SEND at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Learn to teach in colleges and sixth forms with this PGCE Further Education and Skills, with a specialism in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Further your studies at a postgraduate level, boost your employability and achieve your goals. Become a teacher in a college, sixth form or training centre on this Further Education and Skills PGCE with SEND, and support and inspire learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to achieve their goals.

Duration: 2 years part-time (partner colleges) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Learning and Teaching in Further Education; Current Themes and Policy in Curriculum Design; Educational Research in SEND; Professional Practice in SEND.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Further education teacher, SEND specialist teacher, Vocational trainer, Adult education tutor, Learning support or inclusion roles.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Formal qualifications, experiential learning and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are also considered. GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance. Equivalency qualifications in place of GCSEs. These providers also offer discounts for PGCE offer holders. To find out more about equivalency qualifications for this PGCE, please email us . Course costs and funding. Tuition fees (September 2027 start). English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time (partner colleges)

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/pgce-further-education-and-skills-with-send

Explore more study programmes

Engineering