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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 UCAS points from 3 A levels
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University. These students are taking Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | B |
| English Literature | D |
| Health and Social Care | A |
| History | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: XSEN
Here's what Cardiff Metropolitan University says about its Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs course.
One degree - three subject specialisms.
The Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs degree is a unique applied programme offering an opportunity to examine educational issues and additional learning needs from psychological perspectives. The degree will provide you with an in-depth theoretical knowledge and the practical strategies needed to support a range of learners, including those with additional learning needs.
You will explore the varying fields of psychology and how they can contribute to our understanding of such things as social, emotional and physical development, additional learning needs, school behaviour, mental and biological processes of learning, and the influence of self-esteem and motivation on learning and achievement. There is also an emphasis throughout on the importance of critical thinking in the context of educational practice, and the development of interdisciplinary research skills.
You will be taught by staff who are highly experienced in each of the degree’s subject specialisms, and how they apply to a range of professional contexts.
Throughout this exciting degree you will undertake two work experience placements in a range of educational organisations, which can include special needs schools and specialist provisions within mainstream schools. These are essential components that make up two of the modules you will study, ensuring that you will graduate with valuable first-hand experience in professional work settings. You will also have opportunities to complete additional training and accredited courses, such as Autism Aware training, further enhancing your employability and career options.
Source: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Applied Psychology
Location
Cardiff Met - Cyncoed | Cardiff
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Educational psychology
• Special needs teaching
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £16,000 per year |
| International | £16,000 per year |
Cardiff Metropolitan University student reviews
Showing 54 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
The Student Union has always been active, trying to organise events in which all students can participate.
2nd year student
1 year ago
It is a great university and city for students who like to party, but if you don't, it can be a little difficult and lonely to find other things to do.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The university is great at acknowledging financial difficulties with a variety of support available. For example, free breakfast. In addition, the university offers a Met-Rider Bus Pass, which is u00a3200 for the year, which helps to save a lot of money. But this year they offered it for u00a3100 to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
There is a great amount of support available at the university. It is just up to you to go and apply for it and take the opportunities available.
2nd year student
1 year ago
University accommodation is excellent but is only available for the first year. There are wardens available 24 hours a day if there is anything you may need in an emergency and cleaners who come once a week. The libraries are okay. They are quite small, but there are plenty of places outside the lib...
2nd year student
1 year ago
I feel it is a very unique course that you are unlikely to find at another university. If you aspire to work and support those with special needs or vulnerable backgrounds, it's a great course that allows you in the second year to explore topic areas more in your internet areas.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff Metropolitan University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs course at Cardiff Metropolitan University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
high
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
68%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
72%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
61%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
Organisation and management
95%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
98%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University. These students are taking Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates who took Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Caring personal services
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£25.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£26.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Education, Psychology and Special Educational Needs.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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