BA (Hons) Applied Education with Inclusive Practice at University of East London

Programme overview

Please note, this course was previously known as BA (Hons) Special Education. This intellectually challenging and thought-provoking Applied Education with Inclusive Practice course offers you a hugely rewarding undergraduate experience here at the University of East London. It opens up the world of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and offers you the chance to enter the world of work with confidence.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care | Department: Department of Early Childhood & Education | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness – Embarking on Professional Development, Introduction to Research and Inquiry, Exploring Social Worlds, Introduction to AI & Data in Education, Every Learner Matters – SEND and Inclusive Practice, Learning with Heart – Foundations of Therapeutic Practice, Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career Planning, Identity and Social Justice.

Career pathways

A special education degree can lead to careers in schools, the NHS, local authorities and the charity sector. Graduates work with employers including London boroughs, schools and NHS trusts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points (standard offer); 96 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual); BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics. English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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