University of East Anglia

BA (Hons) Education, Special Educational Needs, and Inclusion with a Year Abroad

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

Education is a vital part of our lives as it shapes our understanding of the world. As such, it’s deeply important that education is inclusive, and that we support learning for all. On UEA’s Education, Special Educational Needs, and Inclusion with a Year Abroad course, you’ll explore inclusive education through multiple lenses, including disability, globalisation, equality, race, gender, and language needs.

You’ll be taught by leading experts and practitioners, gaining the knowledge and skills you’ll need to ensure education is available for everyone. You’ll learn from experts in sociology, psychology, philosophy, art, media studies, and many other fields. You’ll have the freedom to tailor your studies to your passions and interests, exploring topics such as art and creativity, the human brain, nature and outdoor learning, AI and digital technology, and much more.

Plus, on this course you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions worldwide. Previous students have studied in Europe, North America, and Australasia.

Key highlights

  • Year abroad at partner institutions in Europe, North America or Australasia
  • Explores inclusion through disability, race, gender, globalisation and language needs
  • Taught by leading experts and practitioners in inclusive education
  • Draws on sociology, psychology, philosophy, art and media studies
  • Optional topics include the human brain, outdoor learning and AI

Entry requirements

  • International Baccalaureate: 31 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 31 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable Scottish Advanced Highers CCC. or above. A comb…
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 31 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable Scottish Advanced Highers CCC. or above. A comb…
  • Scottish Highers: AABBB — or above
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3

Careers this course leads to

  • Special educational needs teaching assistant
  • Learning support assistant
  • Special educational needs coordinator (after teacher training)
  • Primary school teacher (after PGCE)
  • Education welfare officer
  • Inclusion officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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