Education (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion) BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are entitled to educational support that values, respects, and addresses their unique needs as learners. This course is tailored for individuals working or volunteering in relevant roles and is designed to complement their current employment. Whether you aspire to advance your career in special and inclusive education settings, mainstream schools, or within businesses and non-governmental organisations, this course may be the perfect fit for you.
The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Education (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion) BA(Hons) are Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teachers, Behaviour Analysts, Mental Health Support Specialists, Behaviour Support Assistants. * *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate.
Key highlights
- Tailored for people working or volunteering in SEND-related roles
- Designed to complement and fit around current employment
- Focuses on support that values and addresses learners' unique needs
- Prepares for careers in special, inclusive and mainstream education settings
- Relevant to SEND roles in businesses and non-governmental organisations
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of A Levels or Level 3 qualifications in Early Childhood, Learning Support or a related educational area.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language
- Additional condition: interview — You must also demonstrate during interview that you have sufficient general academic skills to be able to undertake the course.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Learning Support Assistant
- SEN Teacher
- Behaviour Analyst
- Mental Health Support Specialist
- Behaviour Support Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,589 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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