University of South Wales
SEN/ALN (Additional Learning Needs) PgCert
University of South Wales

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of SEN/ALN (Additional Learning Needs) PgCert and other courses in Media Studies at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
94 /100
105 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Media Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £18500 £22000
25-75 percentile range £16000 - £24000 £15500 - £22000 £18000 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22017 £19297 £23262
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25033 £15218 - £24297 £17814 - £29255

Course Description

The MA SEN/ALN (Additional Learning Needs) course is for those working with children or young people whose development is affected by difficulties in learning or by behaviour.

It will appeal to those who are working in the field of SEN/ALN and learning disabilities, in particular those working in education but also those working in health, such as speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.

The course will encourage greater understanding and a critical appreciation of the trends and developments in SEN/ALN and disability provision across schools and relevant settings.

There is a wide range of modules to choose from, so you can tailor the course to your professional needs.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of SEN/ALN (Additional Learning Needs) PgCert at University of South Wales

30% Sales occupations
20% Welfare and housing associate professionals
15% Protective service occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study SEN/ALN (Additional Learning Needs), PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A good first degree is preferred but experience is greatly valued.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of South Wales in related subject specific rankings.

Education

    • #5 
    • #42 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #77 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 14 university rankings of University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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