Education Studies: Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion (Full-time) (BA Hons)
Our BA (Hons) programme in Education Studies with a focus on Additional Learning Needs and inclusive practice explores key topics that are important for anyone wanting to make a difference in the world of education.
You will learn about the different types of needs that students might have and how to support them effectively. This will give you a critical understanding of how to create learning environments where everyone can thrive.
We believe in learning by doing. You will have the chance to work in real educational settings, helping you to become a reflective professional. You will see firsthand how the theories you learn in class are applied in real life. This experience is invaluable for your future career in education.
Our programme covers a wide range of subjects to give you a broad perspective on education. You will study social policy to understand how government decisions affect education.ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ing Additional Learning needs in education will help you learn about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and how to support them. You will also delve into child development to understand how children grow and learn at different stages of their lives.
A special focus of the course is on inclusive practice. You will learn how to make sure that all students, regardless of their background or abilities, have the opportunity to succeed. This is a vital skill for anyone looking to work in education today.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to pursue various careers in education. Whether you want to be a teacher, work in educational policy, or support students with additional learning needs, this programme will prepare you for a rewarding career. You will leave the course as a well-rounded, reflective practitioner ready to make a positive impact on the education system
Course details
- Full-time
- Blended (On-campus)
- English
- Welsh
- Bilingual
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of education studies with a special focus on additional learning needs and inclusive practice. We aim to blend theory with practical experience, ensuring you become a knowledgeable and reflective professional ready for a rewarding career in education, supporting learners with additional learning needs to enable and facilitate their educational development.
In your first year, you will be introduced to the foundations of education studies, focusing on child development and the additional educational needs. You will also explore social policy and its impact on education, laying the groundwork for your understanding of how education systems operate.
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The second year delves deeper into alternative learning environments and the various approaches to inclusive practice. You will engage in research to gain theoretical knowledge and start developing your skills as an educator in the modern age. This year emphasizes the application of theory in real-world educational settings.
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In your final year, you will refine your critical understanding of educational theories and practice, with a particular focus on the curriculum. You will focus on making a difference in education and understanding the importance of well-being, preparing you for diverse careers in education. This year also includes an independent project to showcase your comprehensive learning.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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88 UCAS tariff points 
- e.g. A-levels: B/A, BTEC: DMM, IB: 29
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. If your qualification doesn’t have a UCAS tariff equivalence, you don’t have traditional entry qualifications or you have accredited prior learning, please  as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience.
Alternative entry routes 
If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider: 
- ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study. â¶Ä¯
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree. â¶Ä¯
- Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
All applicants will be required to provide a satisfactorily enhanced disclosure document from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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Students are assessed in a variety of ways to help develop both independent study skills as well as team-working capabilities. We do not assess using examinations but instead utilise a diverse range of methods such as portfolios, presentations, academic posters as well as a range of opportunities to engage in research-based activities.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh. â¶Ä¯
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed. â¶Ä¯
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities 
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. â¶Ä¯
Opportunities to Learn Welsh 
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.
There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:
- Stationery
- Books
- Fieldwork
- Clothing
- Printing and copying
- DBS Check
*A DBS is only needed at Level 6 if students choose to carry out their independent project research with children and young people
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in the study of education. We have a wide and diverse student population, all of whom have one thing in common, the desire to understand and work in education. If you are unsure about the exact career you are interested in, then the flexibility offered by this course to explore and consider a range of opportunities may make it the right one for you.