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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Special Education (Online)
University of East London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Special Education (Online) course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Special Education (Online) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| English Literature | D |
| Psychology | D |
| Business Studies | B |
| Biology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: XC62
Here's what University of East London says about its Special Education (Online) course.
This intellectually challenging and thought-provoking asynchronous course is now offered online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle.
It opens up the world of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and offers you the chance to enter the world of work with confidence. Our special education degree will equip you for a range of careers helping to bring about a more inclusive society.
This bachelor's degree in special education takes you on a fascinating journey through a complex area. You'll learn about every aspect of the subject in line with government policy, including autism, speech, language and communication, challenging behaviour, disabilities, dyslexia, therapeutic teaching, and learning, as well as alternative educational provisions.
You'll develop a reflective approach to special education and critical thinking skills that are transferable to the workplace. You'll have access to our online student community and discussion forums so you can work with the other online students to discuss and resolve issues related to your studies.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Childhood and Social Care
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Distance learning (full-time)
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 1 (Core), Exploring Social Worlds (Core), Key Principles for Inclusion and Diversity (Core), Emerging Research Communities (Core), Practice module Part 1 (Core), Practice module Part 2 (Core)
Year 2: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 2 (Core), Identity and Social Justice (Core), Building Research Communities (Core), Contemporary Issues in Education (Core), Specific Learning Difficulties (Core), SEND Careers (Core), Optional placement (Optional)
Year 3: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 3 (Core), Critical and Global Perspectives on Education (Core), Volunteering (Core), Communication and Interaction (Core), Independent Research Project (Core)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course. All grades count towards your module mark. More details will be included in the student handbook and module guides. You will always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face-to-face assessments.
YEAR 1: Coursework 100% YEAR 2: Coursework 100% YEAR 3: Coursework 100%
University of East London student reviews
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Admin related support services are highly appreciated. They had solved each and every queries with no time and being very helpful.
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Varied range of facilities are available which makes student life more comforting and easy.
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The module leaders are really helpful and kind and highly experienced offcourse.
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The university is really vibrant with an active events on the campus. The location is breathtaking and feels serene. I am really satisfied with the quality of teaching and other admin related services they are providing.
1st year
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The student union has been fantastic, with numerous societies to enrich the university experience and a variety of events always planned throughout the year
1st year
Biomedical sciences
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I’m very satisfied with Uni Life. The university makes you feel at home and welcome, providing all the support you need as a student. Overall, my experience with Uni Life has been excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of East London students who took the Special Education (Online) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
low
Teaching on my course
86%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
78%
low
Organisation and management
78%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
77%
low
Student voice
77%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Special Education (Online) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Special Education (Online) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
64%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
79%
In work, study or other activity
76%
Say it fits with future plans
79%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
43%
Teaching Professionals
16%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
6%
Other Educational Professionals
6%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Special Education (Online) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
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 Special Education (Online).
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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