Overview

On successful completion of this Education - Special Educational Needs degree course at University College Cork , students should be able to:

Return to School or Centre, teach and co-ordinate special educational needs provision.

Apply course materials in contexts.

Function as a resource person for other teachers in advising on learning support/SEN issues.

Monitor and appraise developments in the provision of test materials.

Act as a liaison between the School and outside agencies in relation to special educational needs provision.

Careers Information

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Return to School or Centre, teach and co-ordinate special educational needs provision.

Apply course materials in contexts.

Function as a resource person for other teachers in advising on learning support/SEN issues.

Monitor and appraise developments in the provision of test materials.

Act as a liaison between the School and outside agencies in relation to special educational needs provision.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Educational Needs - School Organisation and Practice

Assessment for and of Individual Pupil Learning and Attainment

Curriculum Provision and Teaching Methodologies for Pupils with Special Educational Needs

Supporting Pupils with Additional Learning Needs

Contemporary Issues in Special Educational Needs

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 46 other Masters in Education in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Teachers will be required to forward a copy of their Registration Certificate or Confirmation of Registration letter from the Teaching Council when submitting their application form. If the "Education Sector(s)" field is blank, teachers will be required to provide evidence that they have suitable qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

TBCEU fees: Funded by the Dept. of Education

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Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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