Course Summary

The course is designed for students who want to specialise in a career working with Children, Young People and Adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The top up will also meet a government priority to help deliver the strategies and policies of the 2014/5 Children and Families Act which identifies the need for teachers, classroom assistants, support workers and others working in various settings to specialise in SEN to ensure change can happen.

Course Details - Modules

Working and supporting children and young people with SEND and their families, in a variety of settings. Creating inclusive learning environments and resources. Safeguarding and Advocacy in the context of SEND. Leadership and Management. Dissertation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is delivered through lectures, seminars, presentations, tutorials and group work. There are no exams; all assessment is via assignments which will include essays, presentations, practical activities, reflective diary, SEND and Inclusive practice and a dissertation. Teaching and Learning strategies will encourage students to: Engage in new areas of knowledge; Broaden and deepen their existing knowledge, understanding and skills; Engage in critical analysis of texts, theories and practices and to test students’ analysis against received understandings and practices; Question concepts, theories, policies and practice encountered during their studies; Interrogate the assumptions underpinning theory and research in order to come to an understanding of the significance and limitations of theory and research; Engage in critical reflection of their own and others’ value systems, development and practices

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 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: X361

Institution code: S26

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 240 credits at Merit profile or above and must be in Early Years or Special Educational Needs related disciplines.


A Foundation Degree awarded upon successfully gaining 240 credits and a 55% grade average in Year 2 in either Early Years or Special Educational Needs related disciplines. Other qualifications and combinations of qualifications will be considered and maybe also acceptable - please contact HE.admissions@solihull.ac.uk

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.solihull.ac.uk/demographic/university-level-learner/category/special-educational-needs-disability-inclusive-practice/course/ba-hons-in-special-educational-needs-disability-and-inclusive-practice-top-up-newman-university/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.

Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

EU 7500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 7500.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Solihull College & University Centre are not a licenced student sponsor institution for UK student visas; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from students that require a student visa to enter the UK.

Provider information

Blossomfield Road
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Solihull
B91 1SB

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