Course summary
The BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Special Education Needs and Disability is a distance learning programme delivered online, and is an ideal top up degree if you are a graduate of an FdA Professional Practice in Special Educational Needs and Disability (or similar award), and have current and relevant experience of working within the sector. The course will equip you with a critical understanding of sociological, psychological and philosophical values that shape Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). To find out more about this course, visit https://www.bgu.ac.uk/courses/professional-practice-in-special-educational-needs-and-disability
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
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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:
- X36D
- Institution code:
- B38
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants are expected to have a Foundation Degree or equivalent (L5 qualification of 240 credits, with no fewer than 120 credits at L5) in Special Educational Needs/Disabilities or a cognate subject. Typically, applicants will evidence at least two years’ professional practice supporting children, young people or adults with special educational needs/disabilities in a relevant, professional work setting. A minimum of one year is required for entrance to this programme. Applicants are expected to have ongoing access to a relevant work setting for at least 360 hours for the duration of the programme (average 12 hours a week). Additionally, applicants are expected to have written support from the work setting. This is a distance-learning programme, which requires students to have access to and confidence in using a compatible, internet enabled device. Further advice is available from the University’s Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching (CELT). Applicants with alternative qualifications can contact our Enquiries team for advice as BGU is committed to widening access and participation and adheres to a strict policy of non-discrimination. In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for accredited prior learning, AP(C)L, based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit awarded for experiential learning, (AP(E)L). If you’ve recently completed or studied a particular module as part of a previous qualification, this may mean that you’re not required to undertake a particular module of your BGU course. However, this must be agreed in writing and you must apply for this. Further Information Click here for important information about this course including additional costs, resources and key policies.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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
Provider information
Bishop Grosseteste University
Lincoln
LN1 3DY