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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Special Education (with Foundation Year)
University of East London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Special Education (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Special Education (with Foundation Year) 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: XC60
Here's what University of East London says about its Special Education (with Foundation Year) course.
This intellectually challenging and thought-provoking special education course offers you a hugely rewarding undergraduate experience here at the University of East London.
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. We'll equip you for a range of careers in special education, helping to bring about a more inclusive society.
Our special education course takes you on a fascinating journey through this complex area. You'll learn about every aspect of special education in line with government policy. This includes autism, speech, language and communication, challenging behaviour, disabilities, dyslexia, therapeutic teaching and learning. It also looks at alternative educational provisions.
You'll develop a reflective approach to special education and critical thinking skills that are transferable to the workplace.
Students on this special education degree course come from all over the country because its content is so comprehensive. Many already work with children with SEND.
We'll allow you to bring your passion and experience to the course. We put an emphasis on sharing and discussing personal experiences to enrich our teaching.
A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
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
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Education studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Health and Education Study Skills, Health and Education Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Educators of Tomorrow, Placements in Context. Year 1: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 1, Exploring Social Worlds, Key Principles for Inclusion and Diversity, Emerging Research Communities, Practice Module Part 1, Practice Module Part 2.
Year 2: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 2, Identity and Social Justice, Building Research Communities, Contemporary Issues in Education, Specific Learning Difficulties, SEND Careers.
Year 3: Mental Wealth: Academic and Professional Skills for Life 3, Critical and Global Perspectives on Education, Volunteering, Communication and Interaction, Independent Research Project.
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Coursework will include assignments, self-reflective assignments, presentations, and group work.
Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. 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.
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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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) - 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 (with Foundation Year) - 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 (with Foundation Year).
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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