Education and SEND BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Discover how inclusive teaching and specialist SEND knowledge can transform learning for every child. The BA (Hons) Education and SEND at Birmingham Newman University offers a supportive, research-informed route for those who want to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). If you’re committed to creating learning environments where every pupil feels understood, valued and able to thrive, this degree provides the practical insight, theoretical grounding and ethical perspective to help you do just that.

Department: Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: The Importance of Core Subjects in the Primary Phase, Inclusion and Send and Mental Health, Child Development and Interpersonal Relationships, Childhood, Society and Keeping Children Safe, Curriculum Approaches and Reflecting On Skills for Effective Study and Graduate Level Employability, the Purpose and Philosophy of Education; Year 2: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Rights, Digital Childhoods, Locating the Learner: Current Practice in Send and Inclusion, Research Methods, Creativity, Working in Education; Year 3: Education, Assistive Technology and Change, Research Project, The Whole Child: Social, Emotional, Moral, Wellbeing, SENCOs, Schools and Society, Educational Possibilities: Alternative Approaches.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of SEND provision and inclusive education, ready to pursue roles such as teacher, advisor, specialist support worker, mental health support worker and a range of jobs within the education sector. You’ll be well placed to support inclusive practice across schools, communities and wider education settings.

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