Special Educational Needs and Disability
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Thinking about a career in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)? Our students share why they chose to study BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability at the University of Derby. From passionate tutors and engaging course content to strong student support and high satisfaction rates, hear what makes this course a great choice.
Whether it's the opportunity to specialise in areas like Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities or the inspiring classroom debates that shape future professionals, this degree offers an enriching and transformative experience. Explore a range of videos to gain an overview of this course on this YouTube playlist.
Key highlights
- Option to specialise in Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities
- Passionate tutors and engaging course content
- Strong student support throughout the degree
- Classroom debates that help shape future SEND professionals
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BCC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- SEND teaching assistant
- Learning support assistant
- Special educational needs coordinator (with further training)
- Family support worker
- Disability support worker
- Special school teacher (with Qualified Teacher Status)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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