Course Summary

This course is designed to introduce students to the differences and educational requirements of those with Special or Additional Educational Needs. It also prepares students who may consider Initial Teacher Education programmes in the future and for those who wish to work in settings and schools in a variety of employment opportunities such as mentors, teaching assistants, youth work, and special needs teachers. The course will provide the opportunity to study for extra accreditation such as basic Makaton training and Accredited Learning Support Assistant with the British Dyslexia Association.

Course Details - Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be assessed via a wide range of assessment types, such as: presentations portfolios coursework essays work-based learning examinations.

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: XX35

Institution code: C55

Campus Name: Chester

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

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit.


The Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Please note that GCSE grade C/4 or above in English (or equivalent) is required. GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and Science are desirable.

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

Provider information

Parkgate Road
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Chester
CH1 4BJ

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