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.
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
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)
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:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Solihull College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
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.
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.
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* 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.
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.
Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary Programme.
Email:HE.Admissions@solihull.ac.uk
Phone:0121 678 7000
Email:HE.Admissions@solihull.ac.uk
Phone:0121 678 7000
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB
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