Special Educational Needs and Disability BA (Hons)

<strong>Our education courses rank in the UK top 5 overall in their subject field</strong> (The Guardian University Guide, 2026).<br/><br/>This degree provides a thorough grounding in research, theory and practice across the broad field of SEND, and includes opportunities to engage with professionals in the real world of work. Through a powerful mix of theory and its practical application, you explore concepts such as needs, inclusion and disability, relating them to policy, everyday practices and decision making. This in-depth course has been designed and is taught by specialists with a reputation for integrating theory, research and practice in SEND. <br/><br/><strong>Facilities and Specialist Equipment</strong><br/>• Specialist Early Years and Sensory Centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within SEND contexts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities and learning in SEND. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Classrooms with specialist technology so you can watch and assess different teaching approaches within SEND teaching. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Wide range of sports facilities.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Partnerships and Collaborations</strong> <br/>• We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Your Student Experience</strong> <br/>• Deepen your knowledge, experience and understanding through placements and visits to relevant, professional organisations. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain the ability to reflect sensitively on the issues and barriers young people with SEND face in education while exploring ways to address them. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from the support of your own personal tutor as well as unit and course coordinators. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Broaden your understanding through regular visits by professionals from schools and academy chains; SEN schools; local education authorities; and other involved agencies.  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well. <br/><br/>