University of South Wales
SEN/ALN (Specific Learning Difficulties) PgDip
University of South Wales

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h City Campus, Newport
  • Sep 16, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h City Campus, Newport
  • Sep 23, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of SEN/ALN (Specific Learning Difficulties) PgDip 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.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales
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
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales


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
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Media Studies courses in the UK

Course Description

Accredited by the British Dyslexia Association for AMBDA, this SpLD course is ideal if you have at least two years’ experience of working with students with specific learning difficulties and want a qualification to be able to assess and diagnose dyslexia. This course is also recognised by the Joint Council for Qualifications as the appropriate training for completing Access Arrangements in Secondary Schools.

The Postgraduate Diploma SEN Specific Learning Difficulties may also be of interest to other approved professionals such as speech and language or occupational therapists and educational psychologists. Completion of this SpLD course allows you to apply to the British Dyslexia Association for either Approved Teacher Status (ATS or ATS HE/FE) or an Associate Membership of the BDA (AMBDA or AMBDA FE/HE).

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of South Wales

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

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

Example below based on all graduates of SEN/ALN (Specific Learning Difficulties) PgDip 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
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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The first module is assessed on the basis of a written assignment of 5,000 words (or equivalent). The second module is assessed in two ways. For students seeking a professional award, the successful completion of 30 hours of teaching experience and assessment of relevant files (equivalent to 5,000 words). For other participants, one 5,000 word assignment, or the equivalent.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Media Studies courses of University of South Wales

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 (Specific Learning Difficulties), PgDip, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Qualified Teacher Status plus teaching experience or a minimum of two years’ experience of supporting students with literacy difficulties in further or Higher Education.

Students choosing modules which have a placement component as part of the assessment process will need to provide evidence of a current enhanced DBS check (or its equivalent if you are an EU or international student).

If English is not your first language you should be able to demonstrate a level of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (minimum score of 5.5 in each band).

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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]
    • #7 
    • #77 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

See all 16 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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Where is this programme taught

City Campus, Newport
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