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

Support the mental wellbeing of children and young people Make a difference to the lives of people aged under 25 by working in the special educational needs sector. This inspiring course will empower you to apply the specialist knowledge and skills needed to help and support children and young people with additional needs and disabilities. You will explore vital topics such as equality, diversity, mental health and wellbeing.

You will also examine how education and other professionals can support these topics in practice. This will be alongside developing essential knowledge and skills to understand and support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing across different situations. Our Education: Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Wellbeing BA (Hons) course offers the flexibility to balance study with your work-life commitments.

You will have the unique opportunity to use your newly acquired knowledge, skills and understanding in practice. Practical experience is integral to the learning process. Students need to work or volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per week in an appropriate setting, and we will help and support you in placement.

You will study one afternoon/evening a week for three years at our Kingston Hill campus, balancing academic learning with real-world practice. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in education, advocacy or inclusion roles within schools, charities, social care, health and local government. You will contribute to meaningful change, and support the learning and development of future generations.

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.