Special Educational Needs, Disabilities & Inclusion

Overview

Our SENDI course is designed for those who seek to understand the importance of meeting the needs of children, young people, and families through an inclusive approach to education. You'll learn how to undertake research in the field of inclusive education, to think critically about policy and practice in special educational needs, and to be an advocate for equality.

This course is a chance to explore SEN, disability and inclusion in a broad, imaginative and practical way, drawing on expertise across the university and beyond. You'll build your awareness of SEND and inclusive practise as you learn more about the historical and contemporary initiatives that support our educational system.

Key features

• Opportunity to explore SEN, disability and inclusion in a broad, imaginative and practical way, drawing on expertise across the university and beyond

• Benefit from small class sizes and bespoke tutor support, placement and networking opportunities, and exposure to visiting speakers from a range of SEN-related backgrounds.

• Excellent teacher training progression opportunities: a 2.2 degree classification or above will enable you to be considered for an interview for one of our PGCE Primary courses, provided you meet the course prerequisites

• Opportunities to work with other professionals linked to supporting children, young people, and families such as occupational health, speech and language therapists, and social workers

Future employment

Successful completion of our SENDI degree will enable you to explore careers in a variety of sectors, including Education, Health, and Social Care. Graduates have successfully gone into roles such as:

• Autism specialist unit manager

• Specialist learning support assistant

• Community support worker

• Youth worker

• Local Authority SEND caseworker

With additional professional training, you'll also be able to pursue roles within speech and language therapy, educational psychology and social work.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.
• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.
• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.
• Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays