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Kingston University London| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Cert | Part-time | 1 year | October | GBP 3000 per year | GBP 3100 per year |
Currently working in education, health or social care? Keen to deepen your knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)? This course will give you a clear overview of the field in the contexts of policy, practice and professionalism.
Through a blended learning approach, you’ll earn while you learn, fitting 12 taught days and a networking event around your existing work commitments.
You’ll study the perspectives that impact SEND in a range of settings. You’ll access evidence-based approaches, and have plenty of opportunities to learn from expert academics and practitioners.
Studying this Special Educational Needs and Inclusion PgCert at Kingston University will give you the enhanced SEND knowledge needed to refine your practice and provision. Previous graduates have gone on to pursue job opportunities and promotions, or even complete further study.
During the course, you’ll work at masters level, benefitting from scaffolded learning, peer-to-peer networking and reflection through e-Portfolios and blogging.
You’ll also have the chance to join the Inclusion and Social Justice Special Interest Group and participate in multi-disciplinary, local projects and specialist SEND training.
When you graduate, you’ll be able to put your credits towards an Education MA.
2025/26
Home (UK students)
Part time: £3,000
International
Part time: £3,800
2026/27
Home (UK students)
Part time: £3,100
International
Part time: £3,900
The typical offer for this course is an honours degree or equivalent qualification related to Special Educational Needs in an education-related environment.
You’ll also need to demonstrate your commitment to professional learning in the field of inclusion and/or SEND.
You don’t need qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent for this pathway.
English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0.
If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes.
If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements.
For further information on country-specific language requirements, explore our International section.
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