Special and Inclusive Education with foundation year Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Special and Inclusive Education with foundation year Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
The foundation year offers a supportive introduction to university-level study, helping you build the skills, confidence and knowledge to succeed in your degree. You’ll develop essential academic, research and digital skills while exploring the foundations of education and inclusive practice.
You’ll begin by strengthening your academic writing, critical thinking and communication skills, while exploring key cognitive and behavioural theories to understand how people learn and how these ideas apply in real educational contexts. You'll also be introduced to the core ideas and...
The foundation year offers a supportive introduction to university-level study, helping you build the skills, confidence and knowledge to succeed in your degree. You’ll develop essential academic, research and digital skills while exploring the foundations of education and inclusive practice.
You’ll begin by strengthening your academic writing, critical thinking and communication skills, while exploring key cognitive and behavioural theories to understand how people learn and how these ideas apply in real educational contexts. You'll also be introduced to the core ideas and issues across education disciplines, including special and inclusive education, early years and childhood studies. This foundation year provides the perfect stepping stone into higher-level study and a future career in the education sector.
Features and benefits
* Teaching expertise - Sector-wide experts will make a key contribution to taught sessions and provide opportunities for sharing wider industry knowledge.
* Modern facilities - Teaching will take place in facilities, such as The CAVE, an immersive learning environment with touch sensitive walls, and The Flat, a space which replicates a home environment, to effectively deliver SEND demonstration and practice.
* Strong sector partnerships - Our range of educational partnerships will provide you with diverse learning experiences, preparing you for professional practice.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A76-C11
Institution Code
M40
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff
72.0
80.0
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 74 UCAS tariff points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, Wales, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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