University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Primary and SEND Education with QTS Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BA (Hons) Primary and SEND Education course prepares you to teach in mainstream primary schools, special schools, or alternative provision, with a strong focus on supporting pupils with SEND. Alongside the core training of our teacher education courses, you'll explore specialist strategies for working with children with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs. You’ll study SEND modules and gain hands-on experience through placements in special schools, SEND units, or resourced provisions – supported by a dedicated SEND placement officer.

These experiences will help you adapt your teaching to overcome barriers to learning and meet diverse pupil needs. This SEND degree awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), so upon successful completion, you’ll be fully qualified to teach in any state-maintained primary school in England. With strong demand for skilled teachers, most students on this course go on to teach in mainstream schools, special schools, or in alternative provision wh

Key highlights

  • Awards Qualified Teacher Status for state-maintained primary schools in England
  • Specialist strategies for teaching children with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs
  • Placements in special schools, SEND units or resourced provisions
  • Dedicated SEND placement officer supports your school placements
  • Prepares you for mainstream primary, special school or alternative provision teaching

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.
  • Additional condition: interview — All successful applicants will be invited to an interview.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Primary school teacher
  • Special educational needs teacher
  • Special school teacher
  • Alternative provision teacher
  • SEND unit teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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