2:2 honours degree  

• or UWTSD recognised equivalent. 

However, applicants with vocational qualification and experience will also be considered. 

Admissions Advice and Support  

For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.  

English language requirements  

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.  

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses. 

Visa and funding requirements  

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.  

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.  

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.   

For full information read our visa application and guides.    

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.  

There are no traditional written exams on this course. All assessments are designed to reflect the kind of work you will carry out as a practitioner.
You will complete a variety of tasks, including written case studies, critical evaluations, research proposals, and academic reports. You will also produce practical outputs, such as a short awareness-raising video about neurodiversity, an intervention resource for supporting literacy, and professional presentations to different audiences.
The course culminates in an Independent Project, where you will produce a written assignment, a portfolio, and a final presentation, all focused on an area that matters to your own practice.
Throughout the course, regular formative activities such as peer feedback, group discussions, and practice tasks help you to build skills and prepare with confidence.

Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.  

If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies. 

We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.  

Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities 

There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.  

Opportunities to Learn Welsh 

We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.   

The tuition fee covers the full cost of your studies. There are a small number of optional costs that some students may choose to take on.

Textbooks (optional, £20 to £100): You may choose to purchase textbooks to support your studies. Most reading materials are available through the university library or online, so this is not required.

Research conferences (optional, £50 to £500): You may have the opportunity to attend relevant research conferences. These are not compulsory but can be a valuable part of your professional development. Costs vary depending on the event and location.

DBS check (optional, £49.50): If your Independent Project involves direct work with children or young people, you may need a DBS check, though this is not always required.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

This qualification opens doors across a wide range of roles and sectors. Here is where it could take you.

• Work as an ALN coordinator or inclusion specialist within a school or local authority, leading support for pupils with additional needs.
• Progress as a CAMHS practitioner, using specialist knowledge to assess and support children’s mental health needs across health and education.
• Take on a role as a mental health support worker for children and young people in community, school, or social care settings.
• Build a career with third-sector organisations such as Mind Cymru, Barnardo’s Cymru, or the NSPCC.
• Work as an education welfare officer, youth worker, or family support practitioner with a deeper evidence base behind your practice.
• Take the next step in your academic career with progression onto the Doctorate in Education (EdD) or Doctorate in Professional Practice (DProf) at UWTSD.