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University of Wolverhampton

Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Studies with Foundation Year

England, United Kingdom · UCAS X365

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    University of Wolverhampton

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    X365

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Course Overview

Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Studies with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Special education graduates work with pupils with additional learning needs in mainstream and specialist settings, with roles as SENCOs, learning support teachers and specialist practitioners highly valued across all school types.

Student life (indicative)

Wolverhampton offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

23,665

Staff Ratio

20.0:1

International

16.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

68.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£24,490

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Studies with Foundation Year
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Studies with Foundation Year topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Studies with Foundation Year
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Social problems
  • Disability studies
  • Inclusive practice
  • Early childhood studies
  • Special educational needs coordination

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

23,665

Total students

Staff Ratio

20:1

Students per staff

International Students

16%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

6.8/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Wolverhampton offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

  • Wolverhampton offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students23,665
Student-to-Staff Ratio20:1
International Students16%
Safety Index (indicative)6.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

68%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£24,490

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Special education graduates work with pupils with additional learning needs in mainstream and specialist settings, with roles as SENCOs, learning support teachers and specialist practitioners highly valued across all school types.

  • Special education graduates work with pupils with additional learning needs in mainstream and specialist settings, with roles as SENCOs, learning support teachers and specialist practitioners highly valued across all school types.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Engineering
  • Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£576/mo
Food & Groceries£221/mo
Transport£63/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,003
Annual living costs£12,039/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,270/month budget (housing $730, food $280, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,270/month budget (housing $730, food $280, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.