Special Educational Needs and Disability

This degree provides a thorough grounding in research, theory and practice across the broad field of SEND, and includes opportunities to engage with professionals in the real world of work. Through a powerful mix of theory and its practical application, you explore concepts such as needs, inclusion and disability, relating them to policy, everyday practices and decision making. This in-depth course has been designed and is taught by specialists with a reputation for integrating theory, research and practice in SEND.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Specialist Early Years and Sensory Centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within SEND contexts.

Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities and learning in SEND.

Classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess different teaching approaches within SEND teaching.

Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting.

Wide range of sports facilities.

Partnerships and Collaborations

We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations.

Your Student Experience

Deepen your knowledge, experience and understanding through placements and visits to relevant, professional organisations.

Gain the ability to reflect sensitively on the issues and barriers young people with SEND face in education while exploring ways to address them.

Benefit from the support of your own personal tutor as well as unit and course coordinators.

Broaden your understanding through regular visits by professionals from schools and academy chains; SEN schools; local education authorities; and other involved agencies. 

Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well.