
Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up
Kingston UniversityEmployment based, with some attendance at Kingston Hill
Course overview
Earn while you learn: academic study alongside work-based learning Through a blend of theoretical and practical learning experiences, you’ll study everything from removing participation barriers to enabling inclusion. Topping up your Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice qualification at Kingston University will open doors to opportunities including further education and rewarding professional roles. You’ll earn while you learn, combining academic study with work-based learning to develop your critical thinking and understanding of this essential field.
You’ll also cover effective transitions between places, people and phases of education, as well as key research and theories of learning. When you graduate, you’ll have a highly-valued, work-based BA in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice. During the course, you’ll cover transitions, enabling environments and critical issues, all while researching and developing your own area of interest.
You’ll work collaboratively, share experiences with your peers and create change or develop workplace practice through your SEND research dissertation. Education and teaching at Kingston University Our students are making big changes to small peoples' lives. Hear how you could develop the skills you need to play a pivotal role in the lives of children and young people.
Key highlights
- Earn while you learn by combining academic study with work-based learning
- Covers removing participation barriers and enabling inclusion
- Explores transitions between places, people and phases of education
- Study key research and theories of learning and enabling environments
- SEND research dissertation to create change in workplace practice
- Collaborative learning, sharing experiences with peers in the field
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 Open The typical offer for this course is a Level 5 qualification with 240 credits or equivalent in a related subject. You’ll also need: To be employed in an appropriate setting for at least 16 hours per week for the whole course Two years’ experience in a relevant setting If you don’t have the required formal qualifications, we will consider your individual background, experience, education and training. We actively welcome students from a range of backgrounds.
If you’re not sure what your qualifications are worth, you might be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). The most important quality we’re looking for is a willingness to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice. International requirements for Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA top-up: Open
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Special educational needs teaching assistant
- SEN support worker
- Learning support practitioner
- Inclusion officer
- Early years practitioner
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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