Plymouth Marjon University
Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom · UCAS X360
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£15,200 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
X360
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Course Overview
Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies at Plymouth Marjon University in Plymouth, 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)
Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,000
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
12.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Mental health
- Psychology
- Cognition
- Disability studies
- Special needs
- Special educational needs coordination
- Learning disability studies
- Educational studies
- Social sciences
- Sociology
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
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
12,000
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
- Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Active pub & club scene
- Historic city & heritage
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
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
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,345/month budget (housing $780, food $295, 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 $1,345/month budget (housing $780, food $295, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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