2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Learning and Teaching (Special Educational Needs and Disability) (no longer recruiting)

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

3 A levels or equivalent (e.g., Level 3 CACHE in Supporting Learning)

Access to placement or work in a teaching and learning context – minimum of 60 hours a year

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Lifelong Learning Centre

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Lifelong Learning Centre

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Education Studies 2019 subject benchmarking statements covering:

Knowledge and understanding (7.4)

Application (7.5)

Reflection (7.6)

Communication and presentation (7.7)

Technology (7.8)

Application of numerical skills (7.9)

Working with others (7.10)

Analytical and problem-solving skills (7.12)

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2023. For students who entered the programme before September 2023, you can find the details of your programme: BA Learning and Teaching (Special Educational Needs and Disability)(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)


Provide an overview of the context, content and structure of the programme and provide details of any distance or blended learning elements included in the programme; periods of study abroad or industrial placements; work-based learning; clinical placements; fieldwork etc., and any other information which makes the programme distinctive.  This section should also reflect the ways in which the programme has embedded the principles of the Leeds Curriculum. This is also where the information on PSRB accreditation will be presented in the catalogue. This section should also be used to summarise the key intent of the programme in terms of the learning opportunities provided


The BA Learning and Teaching with SEND is a part-time programme for those working or volunteering in training, tutoring or support roles in schools, specialist units, FE, HE, the voluntary sector, libraries and a variety of other contexts.

The programme runs for one afternoon per week and can be completed in five years. The course is aimed at those working with learners, including learners with SEND, who wish to develop their understanding and expertise and thereby enhance their career opportunities.

The BA combines the development of specialist knowledge through optional modules (for example on dyslexia, Autism, coaching and mentoring or leadership) with core modules on how learners learn, typical and atypical development, developing teaching skills and broader issues in education, and including a work-based learning module, enabling reflection on professional structures and practice. The dissertation offers the opportunity to research a particular area of interest.

The course modules focus on linking theory and practice. Sessions promote discussion of individual professional experiences linked to the focus topic and assessments enable more in-depth analysis of practice.

Teaching is in relatively small groups, enabling students to actively engage in sessions and benefit from a supportive context. Members of the Lifelong Learning Centre staff team are dedicated to helping students with all aspects of their progress to make the most of their time at the University.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Basket 2: Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Basket 2: Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Basket 2: Candidates will be required to study 1 module from the following optional modules:

Year5 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules (capstone):

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