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Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusive Practice

  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
Birmingham Newman University
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Degree in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusive Practice (SENDIP) (Top-Up) is designed for students wishing to develop further their knowledge and understanding of SEND and will prepare students for a multi–disciplinary and multi- contextual professional environment.
Whilst this course does not provide professional training, it provides an excellent basis for professional development in education, health or social care or related areas with children and young people. One of the key strengths of the program is that it develops practice in every module to encourage students to apply their learning.

Modules

The following modules are valued at 20 credits:

• Creating Inclusive Learning Environments and Resources
• Leadership and Management
• Ethics, Safeguarding, and Advocacy in Policy & Practice
• Working and Supporting Children & Young People with SEND and Their Families in a Variety of Settings

In addition, you will undertake the following module which is valued at 40 credits:

• Dissertation Research & Study Skills

Assessment method

There are no examinations on this programme of study. Each module is assessed individually and throughout the course you will be assessed through the following methods:

• Essays
• Seminar papers
• Group presentations
• Individual presentations
• Reflective accounts
• Research project
• Literature critiques
• Work-based projects
• Reflective practice portfolio
• Out-of-class activities (online, viva voce)

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
X361
Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Solihull College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X361
Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Solihull College & University Centre are not a licenced student sponsor institution for UK student visas; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from students that require a student visa to enter the UK.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE 9 - 4 or A*C or above in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent will be required.

HND (BTEC) - M

A minimum of 240 credits at Merit profile or above and must be in Early Years or Special Educational Needs related disciplines.

A Foundation Degree awarded upon successfully gaining 240 credits and a 55% grade average in Year 2 in either Early Years or Special Educational Needs related disciplines.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this course.
Other
RPL/RPEL In accordance with module learning outcomes, students’ prior learning will be accredited where relevant knowledge and understanding is displayed with certification. This must align to level 4 and 5 standards and will be ratified by the Course Leader. Previous work experience will also be considered against module learning outcomes and where certification is not available, work experience can be used to enhance content and quality of student work.

English language requirements

Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£8093*Year 1
Channel Islands£8093*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£8093*Year 1
England£8093*Year 1
Northern Ireland£8093*Year 1
Scotland£8093*Year 1
Wales£8093*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

You may need to cover travel costs to work placements. There may be additional costs for relevant field trips and equipment such as text books, as well as costs for printing resources and photocopying as necessary, costs depend on the direction and ambition of your work. We suggest budgeting approximately £250 for materials and work-books.

Sponsorship information

Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary Programme.

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