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Primary Education with SEND

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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Course summary

Become a primary school teacher. Develop skills for working with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Be the teacher they remember all their lives.

BA (Hons) Primary Education with SEND allows you to specialise in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities within a mainstream school, special school or in an alternative provision.

You will receive the same training and skills as our other teacher training courses, but with a focus which ensures you have the opportunity to develop further skills for working with pupils with SEND.

The course includes specific SEND modules alongside opportunities to work in special schools, SEND units and/or resourced provision.

Modules

Year 1 (national level 4):
• Research and Scholarship 1 (20 credits)
• Pedagogical and Curriculum Studies in SEND 1 (40 credits)
• Observing and Reflecting on Teaching in a SEND Context (Placement) (20 credits)
• Professional Learning in SEND Contexts 1 (20 credits)
• Specialist and Wider Curriculum Studies in SEND 1 (20 credits)

Year 2 (national level 5):
• Research and Scholarship 2 (20 credits)
• Pedagogical and Curriculum Studies in SEND 2 (40 credits)
• School Experience 2 (20 credits)
• Professional Learning in SEND Contexts 2 (20 credits)
• Specialist and Wider Curriculum Studies in SEND 2 (20 credits)

Year 3 (national level 6):
• Development of Professional Learning (Critical Study)
• Negotiated Curriculum Study in Education
• Practice of Teaching
• Subject Studies

Assessment method

This course is taught via lectures, seminars, group work, computer-based learning, and independent learning.

In-school training is an important part of this course. During that time, you will benefit from practical learning and be supported by school-based trainers, University tutors and your peers.

Your progress will be assessed with written assignments, posters, presentations and computer-based assessments, (including podcasts and vodcasts). Throughout the degree you'll have one-to-one support from academic staff.

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:

  • Primary
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Sir Tom Cowie Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

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:
X124
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
X124
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 - 104 points

T Level - M

We also accept applications from those with at least three distinctions in an Access to Higher Education course. The Access course results must equate to 120 UCAS points.

You must have a grade C or above in Mathematics, Science, and English Language, or equivalent qualifications. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. We will only accept GCSE equivalencies from equivalencytesting.com.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will also need International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no other element lower than 6.0.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Committed to supporting and nurturing all talented students. We believe a diverse student body benefits everyone. Our recruitment and application process is designed to encourage applicants with the potential to study with us.
Our admissions policy considers your personal circumstances and the educational context in which your achievements have been made. You could receive a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS tariff points, depending on your individual circumstances and the course you select

Learn more on the University of Sunderland website

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Additional fee information

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