If you’re passionate about inclusive learning environments, this course is for you.
Discover how education intersects with psychology, sociology, policy, globalisation, technology, and social justice. Explore different perspectives on disability and approaches to inclusivity – and learn to develop and lead your own initiatives.
As well as gaining academic knowledge, you’ll build practical experience through volunteering, placements, and community engagement.
Deputy Head of School Dr Paula Daines explains how our degree course will help you shape the future of education.
Why ARU?
Study at a university with 20 years + experience of training education professionals
Develop the skills and qualities to work in a range of professions associated with education, development and care of children, young people and adults.
You’ll gain an understanding of educational systems and policies; learning and development; and inclusive practice.
As a graduate, you could work in an educational setting, or areas such as education policy or research.
With further training you could progress to teaching, or other roles within the education sector. You may choose to work in policy or leadership roles or, like us, train future educators.
You might continue on to a Masters course such as a PGCE, or MA Education which includes options to specialise in leadership and management, SEND, and Montessori settings. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship to get 20% off your fees.
We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:
We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
Study Education with Inclusive Practice and explore the nature and role of education in society. You'll also take one inclusivity-specific module each year.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
Year 1
Journey through Life: Stages of Human Development
Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Research Foundations
The Power of Connection: Building Strong Educational Relationships
Redefining Ability: Perspectives on Disability in Modern Society
Year 2
Equity in Education: Understanding Identity and Social Justice
Ruskin Module
Learning Theories in Education
Educational Research Methods
Education for All: Global Approaches to Inclusive Practice
Year 3
Undergraduate Major Project
Neurodiversity and Inclusion: Strategies for Effective Learning
Education in the Digital Age: Policy, Theory and Global Trends
A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We'll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
You’ll show your knowledge and understanding through a range of creative methods. These include digital scrapbooks, reflective journals and presentation tasks, as well as more traditional forms of assessment such as essays.
Join our community and benefit from our network of primary schools. You'll be able to observe teaching, create lesson plans and develop activities for children.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
International students
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you’d like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money. You can also find out more about student finance at one of our Open Days.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university.
If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply.
Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies (including any time you may spend on placements). It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.
Drew Quayle
Dr Gareth Bates
Dr Paula Daines
Dr Elsa Lee
Natalie Combes
Dr Eleni Lithari