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PGCE Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Special Educational Needs (SEN) (Taught)
- PGCE
- 10 Months
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Postgraduate
- London Road Campus
Course summary
Develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of working with children with disabilities, and gain experience in mainstream and special school settings, with our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Our Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Special Educational Needs pathway leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach children aged 5 to 11 with disabilities.
This pathway will enable you to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of working with children with disabilities, within mainstream and special school settings. You will undertake placements in mainstream schools with additional resources units, as well as special schools.
For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-pg/pgce-primary-special-educational-needs
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- The core subjects (English, mathematics and science)
- Professional Studies
- The Foundation Subjects
In addition, you will complete two master's level modules focusing on:
- Special educational needs
- Leadership
lease check our website for more details about the course structure.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Primary
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Entry requirements: You are normally required to have at least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent from a university outside the UK.
You will need to have achieved Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject, or equivalent qualifications.
As part of the application process for this programme, you will be required to attend an interview.
You will also need to demonstrate competence in Fundamental English and mathematics by the end of the course. This is a new DfE requirement which replaces the QTS skills tests in literacy and numeracy.
If you accept an offer with us you will also be required to successfully complete Occupational Health and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure checks.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Course contact details
Admissions Office
Email:pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk
Phone:0118 378 5289
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR
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