This programme is designed for teachers or other professionals who have an interest in increasing their knowledge and skills in the field of special needs. To complete Postgraduate Diploma in Special Needs, you will need to successfully complete four modules and associated assignments to the value of 120 credits. There is no dissertation requirement.
The four modules for PGDip in Special Needs:
The course contains both taught and experiential elements,and you will cover the theoretical aspects of each area, as well as practical strategies and aspects of self-development. Your learning will be supplemented by seminars and workshops about study and research skills.
Modules are taught within a block of four days over two consecutive weekends. At the end of each face-to-face teaching period, you are provided opportunities for tutorials individually, in groups and/or using other means of communication such as email, telephone or video conference.
You can study for an MA in Education: Special Needs, or a Postgraduate Certificate.
Modules are assessed via a 6,000 word assignment.
A holder of an approved professional qualification equivalent to a first degree.
Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
IELTS: 6.5 (no elements below 6.0)
TOEFL (iBT): 100 (minimum of 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements)
IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test
You will need to complete all of the following core modules:
1-2 years full-time, 2-4 years part-time
Source : The University of Nottingham