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PostgraduateCourse summary
The postgraduate certificate National Award for SEN Coordination is mandatory for all SENCOs who are new to the role since 2009 and must be achieved within three years of taking up the post. This programme consists of two academic 30 credit Masters modules (EDM746 and EDM747) and one year-long non-credit-bearing module (EDM748) which supports the completion of a professional portfolio of evidence designed to meet all the learning outcomes of the National Award.
Modules
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Assessment method
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
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:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
This course is currently unable to accept applications from international learners.
Entry requirements
An Honours degree in a relevant subject area from a UK university or an overseas university agreed by NARIC as equivalent and subject to ILET and EU requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Hold the post of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) Complete the Postgraduate Certificate National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination within 5 years of completing EDM746 and EDM747 or be studying EDM746 and EDM747 at the same time as completing EDM748.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £2600 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £2600 | Whole course |
| England | £2600 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £2600 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £2600 | Whole course |
| Wales | £2600 | Whole course |
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
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Provider information
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT