Education Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI)

Program Overview

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Education Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI)

Overview

This course combines Education Studies with Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI), providing a comprehensive understanding of education in its widest sense, nationally and globally. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed in a career in teaching or other education-related areas.

Why Study This Course

• Gain up to 9 weeks of experience within work-based placements.
• Develop a strong personal ideology of education and secure employability skills.
• Explore how categories of need are created through divisions within social and educational systems and learn to challenge these inequalities.
• Become an advocate for change for atypical learners.

Course Summary

The course provides an excellent understanding of education in its widest sense, nationally and globally. It is a great choice for those interested in a career in teaching or working in other education-related areas. The undergraduate degree provides a deep and reflective knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in education, directly related to everyday practice.

Key Facts

• Award: BA (Hons)
• UCAS code: XX13
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode of study: Full time
• Start date: September 2025
• Awarding institution: Bishop Grosseteste University
• Institution code: B38

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.

Further Information

• Click here for important information about this course, including additional costs, resources, and key policies.
• In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RP(C)L) based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit Awarded for Experiential Learning (RP(E)L).

How You Will Be Taught

• A variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical workshops, coursework, and work-based placements.
• Small group seminars and workshops provide an opportunity to review issues raised in lectures.
• Placements are a key part of degree study, providing an enriching learning experience.

Academic Staff

• Dr. Julia Lindley-Baker
• Alison Taylor
• Dr. Tracy Jeffery
• Rebecca Fielden

Assessment

• Coursework of different types, including essays, reports, oral presentations, multimedia presentations, reflective logs, and portfolios.
• No examinations.
• Oral presentations or poster presentations as part of a small group of students throughout the course.

Careers & Further Study

• Education Studies graduates enjoy very high levels of employability.
• Around 70% of students complete a teacher training course and go on to be highly successful Primary or Secondary teachers.
• Career opportunities are diverse, including education, health, social care, public information, or communication sectors.
• The course provides good training for a role within business, service industries, personnel, museums, galleries, or charities.

Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI)

• You will be supported throughout your study by opportunities to explore different career aspirations.
• Guest speakers share their professional experiences, opening new ideas for you.
• Progression has included graduate employment, teaching, social work, creative therapies, speech and language therapy, senior education managers, and residential care.
• Progression to further study at Master's level is a further choice.

What Our Students Say

• Discover what life is like at Bishop Grosseteste University from our students.

Support

• Studying at BGU is a student-centered experience.
• Staff and students work together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
• You will know every member of staff personally and feel confident approaching them for help and advice.

Fees & Funding

• A lot of student finance information is available from numerous sources, but it is sometimes confusing and contradictory.
• At BGU, we try to give you all the information and support we can to help you throughout the process.
• Our Student Advice team are experts in helping you sort out the funding arrangements for your studies.

How to Apply

• Undergraduate course applicants must apply via UCAS using the relevant UCAS code.
• For 2024 entry, the application fee is £27, and you can make a maximum of 6 choices.
• For the 2025 cycle, UCAS is removing the undergraduate application fee for any student who is/or has received free school meals (FSM) during the last six years, up until the end of their final year at school or college.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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The BA (Hons) Education Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI)

program at Bishop Grosseteste University is a highly practical degree that combines theoretical knowledge with real-world experience. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become advocates for change in the field of education, particularly for students with diverse needs and disabilities.

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Objectives:

• To develop students' understanding of education in its broadest sense, nationally and globally.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to teach or work in other education-related areas.
• To provide students with a deep and reflective knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in education.
• To challenge students' own beliefs and values, as well as those of others, and to become advocates for change.

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Program Description:

The program is a full-time, 3-year undergraduate degree. It features a strong focus on placements within work-based settings, such as schools or other educational institutions, where students can gain practical experience and apply their theoretical knowledge. The program also encourages students to develop their own personal ideology of education and provides them with the opportunity to build their employability skills.

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Outline:

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Year 1:

• Focuses on foundational concepts of learning and the sociology of education.
• Introduces key theoretical ideas related to learning and explores different pedagogical approaches.
• Examines holistic approaches to meeting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development needs.

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Year 2:

• Explores the role of professionals in educational settings and develops relevant skills.
• Offers training in reflective practice and professionalism.
• Introduces students to key research methodologies and develops their data interpretation skills.
• Examines the principles and practice of inclusive education.
• Analyzes diverse needs and explores effective practices in diverse settings.

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Year 3:

• Explores issues encountered by learners at different stages of their educational journey.
• Analyzes global perspectives in SEND and inclusion.
• Introduces a wider range of contexts and settings for learning.
• Equips students with skills to design, conduct, and report a substantial dissertation on a topic of their choice.
• Explores hidden inequalities that can impact learning.

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Assessment:

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Assessment methods:

• Coursework of various types, including essays, reports, multimedia presentations, and reflective logs.
• Oral presentations and poster presentations.
• Group discussions and individual projects.
• Timed assessment (year 3).

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Assessment criteria:

• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Evidence of research and application of relevant theories.
• Clarity of communication and organization.
• Reflective practice and engagement with professional values.

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Teaching:

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Teaching methods:

• Lectures, tutorials, and seminars.
• Practical workshops and project work.
• Work-based placements.
• Independent study.

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Faculty:

The program benefits from experienced and dedicated academics with expertise in education, special educational needs, and inclusion.

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Unique approaches:

• Strong emphasis on work-based placements.
• Focus on developing personal ideology of education.
• Opportunities for students to shape their learning through project work and dissertation research.

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Careers:

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Career paths:

• Teacher (primary or secondary)
• Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
• Educational psychologist
• Learning support assistant
• Education consultant
• Social worker
• Therapist
• Public sector roles in education, health, or social care

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Career opportunities:

• The program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of careers in education and related fields.
• Graduates are highly sought after by employers due to their practical experience and strong theoretical foundation.

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Other:

• The program is inclusive in all aspects of delivery, providing equal opportunities for all students.