Program Overview

Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI)

Overview

The BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI) program at Bishop Grosseteste University is designed to equip students with a critical understanding of sociological, psychological, and philosophical values that shape Special Educational Needs, Disability, and Inclusion (SENDI). The program explores policy and practice in different educational, cultural, and social settings, promoting appreciation for the need for inclusive, relevant, and ever-changing strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

Key Facts

• Award: BA (Hons)
• UCAS code: X360
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode of study: Full-time
• Start date: September 2025
• Awarding institution: Bishop Grosseteste University
• Institution code: B38

Course Description

The program challenges how we see, interpret, and respond to needs in practice, seeking solutions and opportunities to become advocates for change. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of different categories of need and acquire skills in meeting needs through examining theory and engaging in research-based placements.

Entry Requirements

• 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications)
• A range of qualifications are accepted, including A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Project, etc.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Barriers to Learning
• Learning to Learn
• The Whole Child: Holistic Approaches to Meeting Needs
• From Excluded to Included: A Century of Change

Year 2

• Meeting Different Needs
• Professional Contexts
• Interpreting the World: Research and Practice
• Labels and Acronyms: Categories of Need

Year 3

• Hidden Inequalities
• Leading the Learning Environment
• Capstone Project Proposal
• Capstone Project

Optional Modules

• Rhetoric or Reality?
• Global Approaches to Inclusion
• Spectrums and Kaleidoscopes
• Contemporary Issues in Inclusion

Assessment

• A wide range of assessment methods are used, including coursework portfolios, group discussions, multimedia technology presentations, and individual projects, as well as essays and a timed assessment (year 3).

Careers and Further Study

• The program prepares students for a range of careers, including teaching, social work, creative therapies, speech and language therapy, senior education managers, and residential care.
• Progression to further study at Master's level is also an option.

Support

• Students are supported throughout their study by opportunities to explore different career aspirations, working with the specialist team at BGFutures.
• Guest speakers share their professional experiences, which can open new ideas for students.

Fees and Funding

• A lot of student finance information is available from numerous sources, but it is sometimes confusing and contradictory.
• The Student Advice team are experts in helping students sort out the funding arrangements for their studies, offering a range of services to guide students through all aspects of student finance step by step.

How to Apply

• Undergraduate course applicants must apply via UCAS using the relevant UCAS code.
• For 2024 entry, the application fee is £27, and students can make a maximum of 6 choices.

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