What You Will Study
If you have an interest in developing skills and understanding in working with and supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, and their families, this could be the degree course for you.
You will gain insight into many of the disciplines associated with supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities including diagnosis and developing, historical, cultural, social, and political attitudes and values, exploring behaviour, care and education, transitions and how to promote independence, assistive technology, health, inclusion, rights, creative practice, and innovation in the field.
The SEND sector holds great potential for growth and improvement, and we are excited to offer you the opportunity to enhance your skills and play a vital role in shaping its future.
By "additional needs," we refer not only to the traditional understanding of special educational needs but to a broad spectrum of requirements. These include, but are not limited to, autism, ADHD, mental health conditions, attachment disorders, experiences of trauma, the needs of refugees and travellers, children with English as an additional language, and many others.
We are committed to career development and management. This course is designed with a strong focus on employability, equipping you with the knowledge and understanding essential for a wide range of careers in this field. Specific modules are dedicated to cultivating professional practice and leadership skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of the industry. To enhance your learning experience, the programme encourages you to explore your individual interests through tailored assessments and subject-specific research. In addition, the course provides a strong base for you to continue into further study at master’s level.
Throughout this BA (Hons) Additional Needs and Disabilities (Children and Young People) course students will have access to industry professionals,
Entry Requirements
UCAS points
Our typical offer is 80 UCAS tariff points from A Levels or equivalent
GCSEs
GCSE English at grade 4 or above (C or above)
Scottish Highers
UCAS points from Scottish Highers or Advanced Levels are accepted
BTEC
UCAS tariff points from BTEC or City and Guilds Diplomas are accepted
T Levels
T Levels are accepted. We will accept applications from students who have passed, or are predicted to gain a pass grade in the following specific course programmes:
T Level: Education and Early Years (Assisting Teaching) Level 3
T Level: Education and Early Years (Early Years Educator) Level 3
Open University
Open University credits in lieu of A Levels
Access to HE Diplomas
Access to Higher Education Diplomas are accepted with a scientific element desired
Contextualised Offer
You may also be eligible for a contextualised offer for this programme, please see our Contextualised Offer page for further details and to check your eligibility
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in - English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice Shop for advice and guidance.
How You Will Be Assessed
This three-year programme is delivered through a mixture of workshops, lectures, seminars, practical sessions, tutorials and self-directed study. You will be assessed through essays, presentations, reports, posters, exhibitions, exams, seminars, portfolios, professional discussions, and a dissertation.
Course Progression
Students embarking on the BA (Hons) Additional Needs and Disabilities (Children and Young People) degree will complete at Level 6 after three years of study. Possible post-course academic destinations could include:
Postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) or teacher training equivalent.
PGCert Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
Masters/MEd in Inclusion/Special Education Needs, Additional Needs and Disability or similar Level 7 programmes.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Career destinations could include special education teaching, social work, children’s services roles, educational or developmental psychology, occupational therapy, counselling, applied behaviour analyst, speech-language therapy, refugee support, or mediation – there is no limit to where the degree can take you!
Fees
£9,535 per year (for UK students)
For international students (students from outside of the UK), fees are set at £15,052 per year
We were awarded a TEF Silver rating overall in 2023, achieving this for both student experience and student outcomes.
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