BA (Hons) Special and Inclusive Education at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Special and Inclusive Education prepares you to be a forward-thinking, leaderful professional, with expertise in creating equitable learning pathways and opportunities for diverse learning profiles. Our three-year programme has been created in collaboration with sector leaders, including CEOs of mainstream and special schools, specialist Local Authority officers, and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) therapists, helping to inspire positive change in inclusive practice. This course is designed to create graduates who are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all individuals.

What you will study

You’ll learn key concepts focusing on inclusive learning, paired with simulation-based education and immersive learning experiences, alongside the chance to earn a professionally recognised qualification in Dyslexia. Throughout the course, you’ll receive personalised support and guidance from experienced academics, ensuring you are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of professional practice. Year 1 core: Theories of Learning and Development, Introduction to Special and Inclusive Education, Policy and Professional Framework, Sociological Perspectives. Year 2 core: Inequality and Inclusion, The Professional in Practice, Becoming a Researcher, Being a Leaderful Stakeholder. Year 3 core: Graduate Futures, Wider Vulnerabilities and Additional Needs, The SEND Professional in Practice, Independent Project.

Career pathways

The course will prepare you for diverse career paths within roles in such as; school settings, care settings, charities, specialist teaching, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity roles, Social Housing. The degree would provide a particularly strong foundation for those students wishing to work in special and alternative educational provision.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - e.g. BCC. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DMM. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass with a minimum of 106 UCAS Tariff points. CACHE Level 3 Diploma grade B (excluding CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator VRQ)). T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels , or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or above, Alternatively, Level 2 Functional Skills in English Language is accepted. IB: 26 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS), Occupational Health screening and Child Disqualification checks are required for all students. Instructions on how to complete these checks will be provided once you hold firm offer for this course. We welcome applications from mature students and career changers. IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the start of this course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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