Study Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (Top-Up) - BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield in the UK, Department of Education and Community Studies (DECS)

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have the right to educational support that values and respects them as learners and takes account of their individual requirements. This course will support you to develop knowledge and understanding of current policy and best practice, giving you the skills you need to ensure that children and young people with SEND can thrive in any setting.
The course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that are essential for planning and delivering education to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within special and inclusive education settings.
You’ll develop an academic understanding of special and inclusive education. You’ll also develop your knowledge and understanding of inclusive educational theory related to pedagogy and practice, including knowledge of specific areas of SEND.
You’ll have the opportunity to analyse and evaluate the impact of national and international policy on special and inclusive education.

Which department am I in?

Department of Education and Community Studies (DECS)

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£16,500.00 (US$ 21,309) per year

Accommodation - 95 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Huddersfield Campus

Queensgate,

Huddersfield,

West Yorkshire,

HD1 3DH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£17,600.00 (US$ 22,729) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Queensgate,

West Yorkshire,

Huddersfield,

HD1 3DH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A Higher National Diploma (or equivalent). An initial teaching qualification from a recognised teacher education institution. Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification with 120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (or equivalent). IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. TOEFL- 87 overall (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.