Applied Special Educational Needs and Disability BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This one-year blended-learning course - specifically for those who have completed a relevant Foundation degree or higher education qualification - enables you to top up to a full degree and prepares you to develop your career within SEND settings. Using your own experience of working with children, you develop your knowledge of contemporary theories, policy and practices in SEND from a variety of professional perspectives. This is a work-based course in which all assignments are rooted within your workplace.
You need to work for a minimum of two days per week in an appropriate SEND setting or as a teaching assistant within a school. As one of the largest providers of teacher education in the eastern region, we have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations, including lead training partnership agreements for closer collaborations. This extensive network puts us at the forefront of educational developments.
Key highlights
- Top-up route from a relevant Foundation degree to a full degree
- Blended learning combining online and face-to-face study
- Work-based course with all assignments rooted in your workplace
- Explores contemporary SEND theory, policy and practice from varied perspectives
- Builds on your own experience of working with children
- Partnerships with more than 500 schools and associated organisations
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Special educational needs teaching assistant
- Higher level teaching assistant
- SEND support worker
- Learning support practitioner
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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