Special Education BA (Hons)
University of East London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Stratford Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Stratford Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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This intellectually challenging and thought-provoking 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. Well equip you for a range of careers helping to bring about a more inclusive society.Our course takes you on a fascinating journey through this complex area. Youll learn about every aspect of the ...Read more

This intellectually challenging and thought-provoking 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 helping to bring about a more inclusive society.Our course takes you on a fascinating journey through this 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. Students on this course come from all over the country because its content is so comprehensive. Many already work with children with SEND.We'll give you the opportunity to bring your own passion and experience to the course. We put an emphasis on sharing and discussing personal experiences to enrich our teaching.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
7/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
84th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
125th
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Education graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Education graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
‪Mariam
26 Nov 24

My experience is amazing at UEL as I never expected to be that flexible and supportive...Read more

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Olivia
25 Nov 24

The tutors are very friendly and helpful in lessons and outside of lessons, support staff are available on every campus each day of the week and the whole uni give off such..Read more

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Entry requirements

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BBC Grades / Points required

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112 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
31%
Psychology
20%
English Literature
20%
English Language
16%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,820 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,820 per year

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Students from International

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£14820 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Special Education (General) reviews

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‪Mariam
26 Nov 24
Special Education BA (Hons)
My experience is amazing at UEL as I never expected to be that flexible and supportive....
Read more
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Olivia
25 Nov 24
Special Education BA (Hons)
The tutors are very friendly and helpful in lessons and outside of lessons, support staff are available on every campus each day of the week and the whole uni give off such...
Read more
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University of East London
University of East London , Newham

The University of East London (UEL) is based in a particularly vibrant and diverse part of London, boasting two modern campuses located...

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