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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X161

Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies

University Centre South Essex
Grays, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,930Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre South Essex, the BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Grays, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies degree provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with the theoretical, legislative and skills to be able to work in a variety of settings (Educational and care settings) supporting those with specific needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical disabilities and mental health issues) and has a work placement that is central to the course which will enable students to be able to apply what is learnt in the classroom in the workplace environment and to bring what has been learnt in the workplace into the classr... International tuition fees are £17,930 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Special Educational Needs
Disability Studies and Social Models
Psychology of Learning and Development
Legislation and Policy in Education
Communication and Inclusive Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Work Placement and Professional Practice
Research Methods and Critical Analysis
UCAS Code:X161
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,930

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,790

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Per academic year for Home/UK students. DBS check cost included in fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

30%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
73%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University Centre South Essex

University Centre South Essex offers Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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