Course summary
Following completion of this course, you could make a real difference to the lives of those with special educational needs and disabilities. You’ll learn from professionals with a wealth of experience in a range of educational and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) contexts, benefiting from the opportunity to reflect on how your learning can be applied to practice, with placements in different settings. As you can tailor your work placement to suit your interests within the subject, you’ll be better equipped to secure a post-University role which makes best use of your skills and experience. On this course, you’ll also examine how policy and legislation have contributed to our understanding of children and young people with SEND. Why Study Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? Successfully complete this course and you could secure a role in education in a range of organisations, including: • special and inclusive educational contexts • schools • businesses • Local Authorities • the non-governmental sector. You might go on to work in a variety of roles. Or you could choose to further your studies, undertaking a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or an Social Work MSC,for example. Professional Bodies At Huddersfield, you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree†, allowing you to gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
Year 1 modules include: • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Perspectives in Learning and Development • Professional Practice • SEND: Understanding policy and practice. To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment method
You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and interactive workshops. On average, 24.5 per cent† of the study time on the course is spent with your tutors (either face to face or online) in lectures, seminars, tutorials etc. You’ll also have a personal tutor who’ll be assigned to you throughout your degree to support your ongoing wellbeing. †based on 2020/2021 timetables You study four modules each year. These place an emphasis on work-based practice, plus theory and policy. We’ll help you to develop your skills as a reflective practitioner and to improve your academic ability. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own interests by choosing an option module in Year 3 and will learn strategies and methodologies to undertake research in-line with ethical practice. Assessments vary and include essays, academic discussions and presentations, amongst others. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
How to apply
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:
- D071
- Institution code:
- H60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 104 points
A level - BBC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - M
In addition you must also: * have GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. * be able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attitudes for working with children and families. * provide an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
International | £16500 | Year 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
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Clearing contact details
Clearing places available at Huddersfield UniGeneral Clearing for Applicants
0333 987 9000
Additional information
Clearing Phone Line Opening Times: Thursday 15 August - 8.00am to 6.00pm Friday 16 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday 17 August - 10.00am to 2.00pm Sunday 18 August - closed Monday 19 August to Thursday 22 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm Friday 23 August: 09.00am to 4.00pm