The subjects of person-centred planning and self-directed service and the principles of equality, diversity and safeguarding underpin the ethos of this course. The programme also offers participants the chance to specialise in areas of particular interest, such as the autism spectrum and specific behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

You will also gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of children and young people who may have been marginalised or excluded from traditional educational settings.

It is taught by a highly qualified and experienced lecturing team in our Knightstone Campus in the centre of Weston. You will also have access to our new University Centre in the Winter Gardens building on Weston seafront. The brand new facility includes bright and spacious learning zones, technology suites, a modern library and a café.

You will also be invited to attend optional daytrips at an additional expense. In recent years, for example, students from this course have visited the Autism Show in Birmingham and attended talks by the National Autistic Society in London.

One of the things that sets UCW apart is our focus on work-based learning and this course includes a significant work experience element to prepare students for the real world of work. We may be able to help you in securing a great placement if you are not currently employed in a suitable setting.

UCW as also been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize and Association of Colleges Beacon Awards to recognise our committment to supporting students with learning differences and disabilities, and we are also a national Centre for Excellence in SEND.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the course leader Ben McConkey or UCW’s HEART student services team. It would also be great to meet you and show you around at our next Open Day.

Students who pass this course are awarded a Foundation Degree from UWE Bristol. The agreement between UWE Bristol and UCW is reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure academic standards are maintained.

2020 entry full-time tuition fees: £8,250 per year.

2021 entry full-time tuition fees: £8,500 per year.

This covers all of the teaching and assessment elements that are required for students to complete the course.

It also includes:

• The use of UCW equipment and facilities.
• Attendance at guest lectures and conferences at UCW.
• Annual £10 printing and photocopying allowance for full-time.
• The use of UCW computer equipment at any of our campuses and access to Microsoft Office 365 while you are enrolled with UCW.
• The loans of books from our libraries.
• Access to all of the UCW student support and careers services.

It does not include:

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check at a cost of £44, which is required to study on this course.
• Extra printing and photocopying above the £10 limit.
• Optional daytrips at an approximate cost of £50 each.
• The cost of books that you may wish to purchase.
• Transport to/from your partner university and any work placements. We encourage students to take advantage of termly bus passes to reduce transport costs.
• Accommodation and other living expenses.

UCW publishes its Tuition Fees Policy on the Wider Information Set page of this website.

You may also be eligible for additional financial support, depending on your circumstances.