Special Educational Needs and Disability

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Education

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

This course will prepare you for a broad range of roles where you can improve the life experiences of individuals with special learning needs. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of SEND, harnessing the latest research to stimulate your thinking and challenge your ideas. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work placements in the areas of education, health, or social care to develop your practical, professional, and intellectual skills within real-world environments.

Our distinctive degree paves the way to some of the most rewarding, inspiring and satisfying careers of all – working in special educational needs and disability support:

  • Prepare for roles where you can make a genuine difference – from family liaison and inclusion support to teaching assistance and mentoring

  • Build an in-depth understanding of the theories, factors and contexts for special educational needs and disability (SEND)

  • Undertake work placements to develop your practical, professional and intellectual skills

  • Learn from experts in the fields of education, health, psychology and social work to gain real insights into professional life

  • If you already have a Foundation degree then and wish to top it up to a full BA (Hons) then you can do so by applying directly to the university
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    3231 Higher level teaching assistants
    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Education
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,000