Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up at Kingston University

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

University Rank:#660

The Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up at Kingston University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Kingston Hill campus in London Borough of Sutton, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2026.

About Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up

Build on your level 4 and level 5 qualifications and experience in the field of SEND by gaining a BA (Hons) in Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice (SENIP) through this one-year top-up course.

You'll earn while you learn, combining academic study with work-based learning. You will develop your critical thinking and understanding whilst exploring theory and practical subjects through a variety of learning experiences.

You'll study areas such as removing barriers to participation, enabling inclusion within settings and in the community, effective transition between places, people and phases of education, and research and theories of learning. You'll have the opportunity to engage in collaborative working, sharing experiences with peers.

The course covers a range of topics including transitions, enabling environments, critical issues in the field of SENIP and researching and developing an area of interest.

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up at Kingston University

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 2025

Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for duration of the course. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.

If you do not have the required formal qualifications, your background, experience, previous education and training will be considered.

Typical offer 2024

FdA (or equivalent) in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice and experience in a relevant setting. Employment in an appropriate setting (paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for duration of the course. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.

FdA degree in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice
240 CATS points
Employment in an appropriate setting for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course
Normally two years' experience in an appropriate setting

If you do not have the required formal qualifications, your background, experience, previous education and training will be considered.

Alternative routes

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to the typical offer.

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is offered for those who are unsure of the current value of their qualifications. We actively welcome applications from students from a variety of backgrounds. We are seeking people who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice.

International

International students who have the necessary visa/permit to work in the UK are welcome to apply. Please note the course does not meet the criteria for Student Route visa. If you are unsure of the current immigration rules, please contact our CAS and Visa Compliance team at [email protected].

Country-specific information

You will find more information on country specific entry requirements in the International section of our website.

Typical offer and UCAS points explained

Like most universities, we use the UCAS Tariff point system for our course entry requirements.

Find out more about UCAS Tariff points and see how A-level, AS level, BTEC Diploma and T-level qualifications translate to the points system.

English Requirements

PTEMin 59
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

Career Opportunities after Completing Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up

After you graduate

This course provides postgraduate and professional development opportunities. These include the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and Master of Research (Education) studies and PgDip NASENCO.

Fee Information

Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA (Hons) top-up at Kingston University

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton