BA Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year is a undergraduate health & social care and education degree focusing on inclusive education, mental health, and special educational needs. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The four-year programme begins with an initial foundation year designed to build academic confidence before progressing to undergraduate study, and includes practical work placements alongside an independent research project. The foundation year introduces academic skills, philosophy and ethics, children and families, and learning and teaching. The first year covers safeguarding, mental health support, and special educational needs. The second year addresses trauma-informed practices, research methods, and professional placement. The final year involves an independent research project, inclusive practice, and therapeutic approaches in education.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 48 UCAS tariff points Applications are welcome from mature students with few formal qualifications. Any previous relevant work experience and learning will be assessed and, where appropriate, we may offer an alternative way to assess suitability to study. This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 40%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 460 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 77%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
- Philosophy and Ethics in Society
- Introduction to Children and Families
- Introduction to Education: Learning and Teaching
- Academic Skills, Personal and Professional Development
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Supporting Children’s Mental Health in Education
- Special Educational Needs and Disability in Practice
- Children’s Learning and Development
- Trauma-informed and Responsive Practices
- Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice
- Professional Placement
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Educational Practice
- Contemporary Challenges in Education
- Research Project
- Inclusive Practice in Education
- Family Support and Leading Interventions in Education
- Therapeutic Practices in Education
- Professional Learning Through Work
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Health studies.
What do graduates of BA Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Does BA Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.