Everything you need to know...
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How long will I study?
2 / 4 Years
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2025
January 2026
April 2026
Course summary
- Gain the knowledge and confidence to work in advanced sensory integration.
- See how your learning can contribute to the growing evidence base.
- Plan and implement a research study focused on sensory integration.
This course is available to occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to develop first as a practitioner in sensory integration – and then as an advanced practitioner.
There are multiple intakes of each sensory integration module throughout the year – you can check start dates on the Sensory Integration Education (SIE) website. You’re welcome to discuss your most appropriate pattern of study, funding and study goals with the collaborative course lead Colette Edwards (c.d.beecher@shu.ac.uk), or by contacting support@sensoryintegration.org.uk.
Come to an open day
Find out more at our postgraduate open days. Book now for your place.
How you learn
You’ll be part of an online community that’s multi-disciplinary in nature and promotes peer and tutor support.
You learn through
- online presentations and lessons
- webinars
- independent study tasks
- online discussion boards and meetings
- online activities
In the research methods module, you’ll have access to a multi-disciplinary teaching team and an e-tutor. You’ll have your own research supervisor as well – they’ll support you through your research dissertation. You’ll also have access to a range of electronic resources.
Course leaders and tutors
Colette Beecher
Senior Lecturer In Occupational TherapyColette Qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1990 and is a Specialist Occupational Therapist in Neurology. Her previous work history has involved working in neu … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
Both the postgraduate certificate and diploma include up to 60 clinical hours, which sit within the sensory integration modules. These clinical hours can be completed within your own workplace – or you can arrange to complete them in another suitable environment.
You’ll also be supported in clinical mentoring sessions to help you hone your clinical skills. Your mentor will be from the SIE register of clinical mentors – or from your workplace if you have a suitable mentor at work who’s an advanced practitioner in sensory integration. You’ll usually have around three hours of mentoring per module.
Networking opportunities
When you start the course you’ll become a member of SIE’s community of best practice – the Association of Sensory Integration Practitioners (ASIP).
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- healthcare
- social care
- education
- third sector organisations
- private practice
Where will I study?
You study this course online from any location
Equipment and facilities
We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities to help you study how and when you want. This means 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students.
Entry requirements
All students
Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy which is recognised in the UK.
Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
Additional information for EU/International students
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Sensory Integration 1: Foundations And Neuroscience
Sensory Integration 2: Clinical Reasoning In Sensory Integration: Assessment
Sensory Integration 3: Clinical Reasoning And Practice In Sensory Integration: Intervention
Sensory Integration 4: Advanced Practice
Final year
Compulsory modules
Dissertation 45 Credits
Researching For Practice (Distance Learning)
Fees and funding
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £12,471 is available in 2024/25 for home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Health and Social Care (PDF, 165.7KB)Legal information
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