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Additional Needs and Disabilities (Children and Young People)

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Norfolk House
Awarded by:
University of East Anglia

Course summary

If you have an interest in developing skills and understanding in working with and supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, and their families, this could be the course for you. Students will be offered the ability to gain insight into many of the disciplines associated with supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities including diagnosis and developing, historical, cultural, social, and political attitudes and values, exploring behaviour, care and education, transitions and how to promote independence, assistive technology, health, inclusion, rights, creative practice, and innovation in the field.

We are committed to employability and career management and this course will develop knowledge and understanding required for a range of careers in this field with specific modules linked to developing strong professional practice and leadership skills.

To support this, students will be encouraged to develop their individual interests through subject specific assessments and research. In addition, the course provides a strong base for students to continue into further study at master’s level.

If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Claire Carkin - Course Leader BA (Hons) Additional Needs and Disabilities, email: claire.carkin@ccn.ac.uk

The honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.

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

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:
X360
Institution code:
C54
Campus name:
Norfolk House
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Information about being an international student at City College Norwich can be found on our website: https://www.ccn.ac.uk/courses/international-students/

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

UCAS points from A Levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced levels, BTEC, City and Guilds diplomas, Open University credits in lieu of A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and T Levels are accepted.

We will also accept applications from students who have passed, or are predicted to gain a pass grade in the following specific course programmes:-
T Level: Education and Early Years (Assisting Teaching) L3
T Level: Education and Early Years (Early Years Educator) L3
BTEC Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3
Access to Higher Education: Childhood Studies

or who have successfully completed one of the following apprenticeships:
Early Educator Apprenticeship Standard L3
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

Applicants over 21 years of age, who do not have relevant UCAS points, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest.

AP(C/E)L & RPEL may be considered for non-standard entry.

For international applications Academic IELTS at level 6 (minimum 5.5 in all components) is required. Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).

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.

We want to encourage and support students from a diverse range of backgrounds to access Higher Education at City College Norwich. We therefore consider a range of circumstances that may have impacted an applicant's prior attainment and offer a reduction in our standard offer for applicants who meet one or more of our eligibility criteria

Learn more on the City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) website

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
EU£15052Year 1
International£15052Year 1
Channel Islands£15052Year 1
Republic of Ireland£15052Year 1

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

Information about fees and funding for this course can be found on the City College Norwich website here: https://he.ccn.ac.uk/fees-and-applications/financial-support

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