Sensory Integration Postgraduate Training: How SIE Compares to ASI Wise
Study on the World’s First and Pioneering MSc Advancing Practice Sensory Integration Pathway
Why Choose Sensory Integration Education (SIE)?
We know that convenience, accreditation, affordability, clinical relevance, high quality, and up-to-date content are essential factors in SI training. Our programme is:
University-accredited from Day 1
Aligned with NHS CPD and best practices
Engaging and accessible, with strong student support
Cost-effective, with even greater savings when booking PGCert, PGDip, or MSc as a full block
Whether you are starting as a Sensory Integration Practitioner, advancing to an Advanced Practitioner role, or pursuing MSc Advancing Practice Sensory Integration, our pathway supports your career at every stage.
Postgraduate Training Comparison: SIE vs. ASI Wise
Compare our accredited, cost-effective pathway to ASI Wise below and see why SIE is the trusted choice for over 2,000 SI practitioners…
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Sensory Integration Education (SIE) Postgraduate Programme |
ASI Wise Route 1 |
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SI Module 1: Foundations and Neuroscience (30 credits) SI Module 2: Clinical Reasoning in Sensory Integration: Assessment (20 credits) SI Module 3: Clinical Reasoning and Practice in Sensory Integration: Intervention (40 credits) PGCert in Sensory Integration awarded by Sheffield Hallam University SI Practitioner title awarded by SIE Price to get to this level of practice: £3,494 |
UUSI1 | ASI Theory and Neuroscience (30 credits) UUSI2 | Comprehensive Assessment in ASI Assessment [incl. CLASI M2- M4] (30 credits) PGCert awarded by Ulster University (Note: Intervention topic not yet covered) UUSI3 | | Evidence based ASI Intervention [incl. CLASI M5-M6] | (30 credits) CLASI Cert in Ayres’ Sensory Integration ASI Wise Cert ASI across the Lifespan Price to get to this level of practice: £3,990 |
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SI Module 4: Advanced Practice (30 credits) PGDip in Sensory Integration awarded by Sheffield Hallam University Advanced Practitioner title awarded by SIE Price to get to this level of practice: £4,594 |
UU Research Evidence OTH814 assignment (15 credits) UU Research Project Preparation OTH812 assignments (15 credits) PGDip awarded by Ulster University Price to get to this level of practice: Price not listed on ASI Wise website |
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SI Module 5: Researching for Practice (15 credits) SI Module 6: Dissertation (45 credits) MSc Advancing Practice Sensory Integration awarded by Sheffield Hallam University Price to get to this level of practice: £8,034 |
Dissertation (60 credits) MSc Advancing Practice awarded by Ulster University Price to get to this level of practice: Price not listed on ASI Wise website |
* This comparison is based on publicly available information as of April 2025. If you have updates, please let us know.
** International students enjoy the same fee as UK students with SIE.
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Become a Sensory Integration Practitioner and Transform Lives with our Postgraduate Programme
SIE: The Original MSc Pathway to Practice
Established in 1994, Sensory Integration Education (SIE) has over three decades of experience training and supporting sensory integration practitioners. Our early core training events on ASI theory and practice evolved into university-accredited postgraduate modules with Cardiff University in 2000 and, eventually, the world’s first MSc in Sensory Integration in partnership with Ulster University in 2011.
ASI Wise was set up in 2017 and offers the CLASI Certification in Ayres Sensory Integration, working with Ulster University since, we understand, 2021 to provide accredited postgraduate qualifications.
Today, SIE continues to lead the way in university-accredited postgraduate education in sensory integration, now in partnership with the award-winning Sheffield Hallam University.
Over 2,000 SI Practitioners have qualified with SIE, and we've helped over 80,000 people learn about sensory needs over the last three decades.
Why Choose SIE? A University-Accredited Course from Day 1
With SIE, all our Sensory Integration practitioner training is university-accredited, with our students able to enjoy the support, benefits and facilities of being a Sheffield Hallam University student from enrollment onwards.
Our friendly Support Team handles the admin for you, and you’ll automatically receive the enrollment email with login instructions from Sheffield Hallam University.
In contrast, we understand that ASI Wise students must independently apply for university registration and accreditation if they want to pursue a qualification recognised by a university.
The Benefits of Sheffield Hallam University Registration
Immediate access to university resources, including free e-copies of core textbooks (saving you money), Student Support Services, and 24/7 library access, including to online databases.
Comprehensive student support, including academic writing resources, study skills support, mental health services, and disability support.
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest Allied Health Professions education providers in the UK, with multiple awards for the quality of its teaching, research and student experience.
Eligibility for TOTEM student discounts (UK students only), providing savings on travel, retail, technology, fitness and entertainment from leading brands.
SIE: Unparalleled Support For Your Studies and Career
Every SIE postgraduate student benefits from:
A dedicated personal e-mentor for consistent guidance
Weekly mentor drop-in sessions
An active online forum, moderated by experienced e-mentors
Clinical mentoring and support to apply learning directly to practice
Optional live Zoom sessions to connect with peers and tutors
BONUS: Free Lifelong Learning Programme Access for SIE Students
Students booking onto SIE’s PGCert, PGDip or MSc programmes immediately get 12 months’ access to SIE’s amazing CPD programme completely free of charge.
Worth £195, these SIE students will enjoy these benefits of the Lifelong Learning Programme:
Live online Peer Support Sessions
SI Network Community Forum access
Live webinars on SI topics (or catch the recording)
Instant Access Short Courses
Sensory Spotlight Talks - quarterly talks from a leading name in the field provide exclusive access to innovative and inspiring ideas and practices, enriching your perspective.
SIE Researcher Support Services and Grant Awards
SIE Research Knowledge Bank
PLUS: Free ASIP Alumni Club Membership
Our commitment to your success doesn’t end at graduation. As an SIE alumni, you receive for free:
Free subscription to SensorNet Magazine (expert interviews and practitioner insights)
Access to the EmphaSIze Newsletter (research updates, job listings, and SI resources)
A listing in the SI Practitioners’ Register (verifying your qualifications for clients and employers)
Inclusion in the Find a Local SI Therapist Directory, connecting you with clients worldwide
When you study with SIE, you join a global network of sensory integration practitioners and researchers: we have members from 140+ countries.
SIE: Curriculum Aligned with NHS Best Practice
SIE’s curriculum was designed by highly experienced educators and advanced SI practitioner clinicians, working together with international SI experts to provide student learning that is both clinically-focused and academically rigorous.
Within the NHS Health Education England, the Advanced Clinical Practice Framework describes advanced clinical practice as:
“practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making… underpinned by a master’s level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area-specific clinical competence. Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people’s experience and improve outcomes.”
SIE’s training has been designed to enable students to develop advanced clinical skills in sensory integration therapy and the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research are foundational to our programme.
SIE is a trusted training provider to the NHS: over 120 NHS, HCNI and HSE Trusts have purchased SIE’s accredited postgraduate training and short CPD courses.
SIE was chosen to host and manage the National Sensory Network: the outcome of an NHS-funded project to share sensory projects and best practices.
SIE has been identified and listed in the recent Advanced Clinical Practice: Capabilities Framework When Working With People Who Have a Learning Disability And/Or Autism (2020) alongside other highly reputable organisations.
High-Quality SI Assessments Taught by Experts
SI Module 2 Includes access to training in the theory, administration and interpretation of the ASH, SPM2 and SOSI-M/COP-R sensory integration assessments:
AASH – Taught by Dr Teresa May Benson
SOSI-M/COP-R – Taught by the author team
SPM-2 – Taught by the publishers
SIE: Payment Plans and Discounts
As a UK-based not-for-profit organisation, we strive to keep costs affordable:
Interest-free payment plans for self-funding students
Discounts for NHS Trusts and other organisations on bulk purchases
Contact us for a customised quote: [email protected]
Support for Disabled Students and Those with Additional Needs
All SIE postgraduate students have immediate access to Sheffield Hallam University's Disabled Student Support service, which assists students with physical and mental health conditions, sensory impairments, neurodiversity, and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Support includes tailored adjustments, assistive technology, and specialist mentoring. Importantly, a formal diagnosis is not always required to access support. Find out more here.
In contrast, ASI Wise students must be on their Ulster University pathway to access equivalent services.
Can I Transfer from Ulster University to Sheffield Hallam University to Complete My MSc?
Yes, we have well-established processes for this. Please get in touch with our Support Team: [email protected].
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