Overview
We list Special Educational Needs BA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Special Educational Needs ties classroom theory to practice, often with school or setting based work. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 25 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Demand for this expertise is high and rising, and it is one of the few areas where schools and local authorities actively compete for people. Most posts expect classroom or support experience alongside the qualification.
Roles graduates go into
- SEN teacher or specialist
- SENCO, with qualified teacher status
- Learning support manager
- Educational needs assessor
- Inclusion officer
- Advisory teacher
Where they work
- Mainstream and special schools
- Local authority SEND services
- Charities and advocacy organisations
- Independent specialist providers
- Health and education partnerships
After the course
The national award for SEN coordination is required to be a SENCO in England, and it is taken after qualified teacher status.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000