Further Education and Skills with SEND CertEd

Get a formal teaching qualification and develop the specialist knowledge and skills to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Typical offers A level 3 qualification within your subject delivery area coupled with sufficient experience to establish professional competence. Formal qualifications, experiential learning and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are also considered. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent. T-levels – Pass (D or E in the core) - Merit You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept. Selection process All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance. Part-time students are required to have secured their own teaching placement with at least 100 teaching hours plus 75 non-teaching hours per year, and have an identified subject mentor. English language requirements English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course. If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

September 2027

Apply through UCAS (deadlines: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university/when-apply); international applicants should also check Portsmouth's application deadlines: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/application-deadlines

• Portsmouth, United Kingdom