Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate
University of BirminghamProgram Overview
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Analysing Research
- Cross-cultural issues in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Practitioner inquiry in Education (PIE)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Evaluating Practice
- Practice based Research
- Dissertation (MA only)
- Elective Module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have:
- a relevant or related 1st degree and some relevant experience with children or young people with SEN.
- an enhanced DBS/police check if applying for the PG Dip and MA. A small additional fee will be necessary, in addition to the standard fees
- demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. (see \'English Language Requirements\' below).
There is only one intake per year at the beginning of the Academic Year (September/ October).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months