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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X360

Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies

Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Plymouth Marjon University, the BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This is the perfect degree for those who have an interest in Special Educational Needs and Disability and would like to work with children, young people and/or adults who have special educational needs or are disabled, and their families and carers. The course has been designed by both academics and professionals working in disability and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) contexts. Our BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies enables you to recognise the key elements of exclusion in society and provides you with the tools to challenge this. 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £16,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Disability and Inclusion
Theories and Models of Disability
Special Educational Needs Assessment and Support
Inclusive Education and Practice
Disability Policy and Legislation
Supporting Children and Young People with SEND
Family
Carers and Community Engagement
Critical Reflections on Disability and Society
UCAS Code:X360
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

Excluding General Studies

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Fees UK students: £9,790 per annum This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course. Funding available for this course Our Student Funding Advisors offer confidential and impartial advice about your funding options. Learn more

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Plymouth Marjon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£16,000£24,000£27,500
3 years£12,500£16,500£22,000
5 years£14,500£23,500£26,500

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 37% below UK average salary
This course
£16,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

90%Working
10%Work & Study
35%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University offers Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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