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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X11C
Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies
Liverpool Hope UniversityLiverpool, England
3 yearsDuration
£15,225Per Year (Intl)
£20,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies at Liverpool Hope University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Disability Studies is an academic field that recognises disability is fundamental to all human lives. It acknowledges the wider history of oppression and discrimination experienced by disabled people and seeks to educate people to challenge those inequalities. Informed by this perspective, the Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies degree examines the relationship between disability and education in a wide range of educational contexts. International tuition fees are £15,225 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Disability Studies: History and Theory
Inclusive Education and Policy
Special Educational Needs Assessment and Support
Disability and Identity in Contemporary Society
Arts
Culture and Disability Representation
Working with Disabled Children and Young People
Professional Placement and Reflective Practice
Disability Rights and Social Justice
UCAS Code:X11C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,225
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£45,675
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool Hope University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £18,000 | £20,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £14,000 | £18,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £24,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
74%Working
3%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
97%Assessment and feedback
96%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
96%Student voice
86%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University offers Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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