Special Educational Needs & Disability (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is a one year ‘top-up’ course, which has been designed for those who have completed the Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (or equivalent qualification at level 5) and want to progress on to achieve a full Bachelor of Arts degree with honours. The qualification is designed and developed for those working with children from Early Years through to secondary age who have additional needs. The course is structured to allow students to work alongside study; attendance is once a week 1.30-7.30pm. 

On this course, you will explore a range of philosophical, psychological and sociological perspectives and consider how each perspective underpins different approaches to SEND. You will consider a range of social and emotional learning programmes and the theoretical frameworks they are based on, to facilitate critical analysis of key issues in research. 

You will practice, investigate and research key issues such as children's learning and development, behaviour management, diversity and inclusion. In addition, you will develop your ability to lead, support and work collaboratively and effectively with others such as parents, carers and other professionals, and learn to recognise and challenge inequalities in society.

This course is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. For further information regarding modules and content, please see the Programme Specification.