Special Education Online BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
This intellectually challenging and thought-provoking asynchronous course is now offered online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle. It opens up the world of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and offers you the chance to enter the world of work with confidence. Our special education degree will equip you for a range of careers helping to bring about a more inclusive society.
This bachelor's degree in special education takes you on a fascinating journey through a complex area. You'll learn about every aspect of the subject in line with government policy, including autism, speech, language and communication, challenging behaviour, disabilities, dyslexia, therapeutic teaching, and learning, as well as alternative educational provisions. You'll develop a reflective approach to special education and critical thinking skills that are transferable to the workplace.
You'll have access to our online student community and discussion forums so you can work with the other online students to discuss and resolve issues related to your studies. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Taught asynchronously online through the Moodle virtual learning environment
- Covers autism, dyslexia, challenging behaviour and speech, language and communication
- Explores therapeutic teaching and learning and alternative educational provision
- Content aligned with current government SEND policy
- Builds reflective practice and critical thinking skills transferable to work
- Online student community and discussion forums for peer collaboration
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Teaching assistant
- Special educational needs teaching assistant
- Learning support assistant
- Special educational needs officer
- Family support worker
- Youth worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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