Education Studies: ALN/SEND Top-Up - BA (Hons)

The Top-Up degree is designed for professionals working in education and childhood settings who want to develop their knowledge and strengthen their practice in Additional Learning Needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (ALNSEND). Through a range of engaging modules, you will explore contemporary issues in ALNSEND and develop specialist knowledge that reflects your professional interests and career goals. The programme’s distinctive focus on both the Welsh ALN system and the English SEND framework will give you a comparative understanding of inclusive education policy, legislation and practice across both nations. Your professional experience will be valued throughout the course, and you will be encouraged to apply your learning directly to practice. Varied and authentic assessments will help you develop transferable skills, confidence and expertise, whether you want to progress in your current role, move into specialist practice or continue to postgraduate study.  You will be equipped to promote meaningful inclusion and make a positive difference to the experiences and outcomes of children and young people with ALNSEND. Throughout the programme, you will engage with current research, develop your critical thinking skills and apply theory directly to your professional practice. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to make a positive difference to children and young people.