Kingston University

Education: Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Wellbeing BA (Hons) (Distance Learning)

Kingston University

Course overview

Distance learning: study anywhere, shape futures everywhere Make a difference to the lives of children and young people aged 0–25 with additional needs where you live. You’ll access engaging online lectures, interactive resources, bespoke tutor support and virtual seminars led by our expert lecturers, all designed to fit around your work and personal commitments. With dedicated academic support, collaborative online communities, and opportunities to apply your learning in your own professional or voluntary setting, you will graduate with a full honours degree, ready to champion inclusion and foster positive environments for the children and families you support.

Practical experience is integral to the learning process. You will need to be employed in an appropriate setting (either paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course. If you are not currently working in the sector, we can provide you with a suitable placement.

Our Education: Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Wellbeing (Distance Learning) course offers the flexibility to balance study with your work-life commitments. You'll combine academic learning with practical experience, enhance your skills and join a supportive professional network. 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

  • Focuses on children and young people aged 0–25 with additional needs
  • Online lectures, virtual seminars and bespoke tutor support from expert lecturers
  • Apply learning in your own paid or voluntary professional setting
  • Placement can be arranged if not currently working in the sector
  • Designed to fit around work and personal commitments
  • Collaborative online communities and a supportive professional network

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 80-96 — Qualifications needed for 2027 Open UCAS tariff points: 80-96 GCSE/IGCSE English, grade 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent.
  • GCSE: 4 — to include English
  • A-level: CCC-CDD — to include from any
  • BTEC: MMM-MMP — BTEC: A grade profile of MMM-MMP or above in a related subject.

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Special educational needs teaching assistant
  • Learning support assistant
  • Inclusion officer
  • SEN support worker
  • 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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