BA Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, exploring special educational needs, disabilities and inclusion. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The degree requires a final-year independent study on a topic within SEND and inclusion. Opportunities exist to work alongside professionals such as speech and language therapists and occupational health specialists.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 A-level: CCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM T-level: Pass (C or above)
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 19%
- Gained a higher qualification: 73%
- Left higher education: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 81%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to SEND and Inclusion: History and Legislation
- Understanding Neurodiversity: Enabling Inclusive Practice
- Developing Your Academic Identity and Skills: Research, Reflection and Practice
- Debates in Digital Media: Children and Young People's Wellbeing and Mental Health
- ‘What If?’ Curriculum: Creative and Education
- Adapted Physical Activity, Sport and Disability
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Ethical research in Action
- Global Perspectives and SEND
- Understanding Autism and Other Complex Conditions
- Becoming a Reflective Learner and Practitioner
- Sport and Disability
- Teaching Special Education Needs and Disability PE in Schools
- The Psychology of Teaching and Learning
- Safeguarding in Education: Learning Lessons
- Education @ Work 1: Placement and work-based learning
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Dissertation [SEND3002]
- Professional Roles and Contexts in SEND and Inclusion
- Identity, Inclusion and Social Justice
- Assistive Technologies in Practice
- Understanding the Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs of People with SEND
- Contemporary Issues in Disability PE
- Ideology and Education
- Education at Work 2: Placement and Work-Based Learning
- Business Management and Project Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Education.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion at University of Worcester?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BA Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion at University of Worcester?
19% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.