Inclusive Studies in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Diversity

This undergraduate degree provides you with opportunities to gain a broad practical and theoretical understanding of inclusion in a range of contexts and settings. You will engage in the academic study of inclusion, special educational needs, disability and diversity and have the chance to gain workbased learning experiences in settings that support adults and young people to meet their full potential. Studies align with the values of Changemaker and you will have opportunities to engage with real social problems and create impact.

The Inclusive Studies in Special Educational Needs, Disability and Diversity degree and the in depth understanding of inclusion it provides, lead to a range of employment opportunities and possible further study in the field. Our alumni have gone on to work in education, advocacy, criminal justice, mental health and a range of specialist settings that support inclusion and meeting individual needs.

• Travel abroad opportunities*
• Work Experience and Shadowing Opportunities
• Guaranteed interview for PGCE Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) on completion (T&Cs apply)
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
• HP Laptop and software included with this course for eligible students.*

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*See eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply

• Tawjahiya and successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• Two-year associate degree / community college diploma (occasional Year 2 entry may be granted depending on qualification and modules studied),
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.

Postgraduate and Careers

Guaranteed Interview: Teacher Training

If you complete your degree with us and apply for the PGCE Primary Education (5-11) (QTS) programme at the University of Northampton during your final undergraduate year, you are guaranteed an interview.

Terms and conditions apply:

• Interviews are subject to you meeting the entry criteria for the course, we require a minimum 2:2 degree and relevant GCSEs
• An interview does not guarantee an offer to study on the course
• Places are limited and applications will close once the limit has been reached

Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

• Special Educational Needs and Inclusion MA, Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) PGCE, The National Award for SEN Co-ordination PGCert, Social Work MA, Child and Adolescent Mental Health MSc.

Studying for a SEN degree allows you to keep your career choice open, as it will support you to go into different professional and work contexts in the inclusive field to support children, young people and adults in various settings.

Some examples of roles available to those graduating with a special educational needs qualification include;

• Special Education Advocate, SEN and Disability specialist in local authorities, Special Educational Needs teaching assistant or teacher, SEN and Disability educational support.

With additional study you could become a:

• Teacher in a mainstream or special education school, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Social Worker, Speech and language therapist, Specialist dyslexia teacher and assessor.