Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
B32 3NT
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Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
This course reflects the many changes within the education sector, including a deepening awareness of the need to better prepare practitioners to support SEND and children’s mental health. You will consider the range of issues and perspectives involved when working with children and young people in education and wider settings, and particularly those with a range of diverse needs. Exploring policy, theory and practice, you will consider the challenges to inclusive approaches to education, as well as wider educational theory relating to social justice.
Our courses provide you with an understanding of education from a sociological and philosophical perspective, providing you with the skills and knowledge to
continue into a range of career opportunities, including social work, working in early years and teacher training in a number of settings. Other career opportunities might include working in further education, charities, hospitals and professional services in roles such as outreach or education coordinators.
Modules
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Assessment method
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Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X124
- Institution code:
- N36
- Campus name:
- Birmingham Newman University
- Campus Code:
- N
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X124
- Institution code:
- N36
- Campus name:
- Birmingham Newman University
- Campus Code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International learners should refer directly to the Birmingham Newman University website.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 8 other education and teaching courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
- Highest grades
- DDE
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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