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For students who have completed a Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent, this course is designed to develop skills, knowledge and confidence needed for degree level study. Your unique learning journey, exploring theories and practices in Children & Family Services and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion Studies, will be supported by a staff of active researchers to impart the latest subject research. The course is taught part-time to ensure your schedule and further opportunities such as work-related experiences and voluntary placements are accounted for.
School of Education and Psychology
BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion and Childhood and Family Studies (Top Up)
BA (Hons)
For students who have completed a Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent, this course is designed to develop skills, knowledge and confidence needed for degree level study. Your unique learning journey, exploring theories and practices in Children & Family Services and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion Studies, will be supported by a staff of active researchers to impart the latest subject research.
For students who have completed a Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent, this course is designed to develop skills, knowledge and confidence needed for degree level study. Your unique learning journey, exploring theories and practices in Children & Family Services and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion Studies, will be supported by a staff of active researchers to impart the latest subject research.
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What happens on the course?
For students joining this course in 2025, the first year of study will take place at Telford Campus. The remaining years of the course will be completed at our City (Wolverhampton) campus.
Placements on the course
We’ve built professional placements into every degree, every student will be guaranteed a professional placement. Our placements give you the real-world exposure and proven experience your CV needs, while building the industry networks essential for your career.
These short-term, structured experiences include:
- Short duration: condensed work-like experience in professional environments
- Academic integration: always linked to coursework, assessments or professional development modules
- Project-based learning: students work on specific tasks or research with an organisation
- Flexible format: can be in-person, remote, hybrid or virtual
- Skill development: enhances workplace skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving
- Experiential learning: helping to close the gap between knowledge gained and the skills needed to succeed
Employability on the course
Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:
- Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university
- Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers
- Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities
- Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course
- Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field
- Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student
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Everything you need to know about this course!
| Location | Mode | Sep intake Fee | Jan intake Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Part-time | £4768 per year# | £4768 per year | 2025-26 |
The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.
If a tuition fee is not showing, we may not offer this intake for this course. Please check the start date information on the course finder for start dates.
# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study
Applicants are required to hold a Foundation Degree, BTEC HND or 240 higher level credits in a subject related area.
Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us.
There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.
Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):
Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.
Changes for EU students:
The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
Self-funding:
If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.
For more information please contact the Gateway.Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
Financial Hardship:
Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.
for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.Bursaries and Scholarships:
In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages
You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.
