The programme is offered in partnership with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and the Special Education Section of the Department of Education (DE) for registered teachers of autistic students. The programme will develop teachers knowledge, understanding and skills in working with autistic students.Students may exit after year one (two modules) and graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs - Autism NFQ Level 9.Students completing the full programme (four modules) will graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs - Autism NFQ Level 9.The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs Autism Circular (0022/2025) is now available to download here:PG SEN Autism Circular 0022_2025.pdfApplication ProcessEligible teachers, nominated by their school authorities who wish to be considered for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education Autism programme should apply by following the steps involved in the application process. Detailed instructions are provided: Application Instructions - Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs - Autism.pdfComplete the MS Form Application which is available here MS Form - Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs - Autism. Download the Consent Form PGSEN Autism Consent Form 2025-2026.docx and ensure that it is signed by the Principal of the School and Chair of the Board of Management.Apply for Entry to the Programme by clicking the Apply Now tab. This will bring you directly to the ATU online application platform.Upload all required documentation as outlined in the instructions.
| Course Location | Sligo Town, Sligo |
| Course Category | Special Needs Assistant Training, Education & Teaching |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Full-time |
| Course Fee | 1200 |
| Entry Requirements | The programme is for registered teachers who are currently working with students with Autism or will be working with students with Autism for the duration of the Programme in recognised Primary schools including Special schools and recognised Post-Primary schools. The programme is designed specifically to assist teachers in meeting the learning and teaching needs of students with Autism. Potential applicants must therefore have a teaching role in relation to students with Autism. |
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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