BA Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies, a sociology and education degree exploring inclusive practice, policy frameworks, and the lives of disabled people. Core topics include Research Methods, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students complete a self-selected placement in the second year and undertake an independent honours project in the final year. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Education themes and concepts, Introduction to disability studies, and SEN concepts and contexts. The second year examines policy and comparative practices through Comparative and international perspectives in SEN and disability, Disability and social theory, and Research methods, alongside a practical placement. The final year involves advanced study and independent research through modules including Honours project, Critical issues in disability and care, and Rethinking Education through Critical Pedagogy.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96-112. Three A-levels at grades CCC-BBC Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification T Level - Pass (C and above) - M We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and students. All students are expected to share this commitment and demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. DBS clearance required. We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 91%
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: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Welfare Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- South West: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Education themes and concepts
- Creative approaches to inclusion and learning
- Introduction to disability studies
- Health and wellbeing
- SEN concepts and contexts
- Comparative and international perspectives in SEN and disability
- Disability and social theory
- Developing inclusive education
- Research methods
- Interprofessional practice - safeguarding
- Placement
- Honours project
- Critical issues in disability and care
- Professional contexts - the role of practicioners
- Rethinking Education through Critical Pedagogy
- Mental health, lifelong conditions and young people
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £27,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies at Plymouth Marjon University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies at Plymouth Marjon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.