You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Sunderland has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
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.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/education/undergraduate-primary-education-send-qts/#fees-and-reqs
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.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
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EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250
Provider information
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD