Program Overview

Psychology and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI)

Overview

This course combines the study of Psychology and Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI). You will explore the scientific nature of psychology and its wider cultural and social impact, while also examining the theoretical arguments in relation to opportunities and challenges for different groups in society.

Key Facts

• Award: BA (Hons)
• UCAS code: CX83
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode of study: Full time
• Start date: September 2025
• Awarding institution: Bishop Grosseteste University
• Institution code: B38

Why Study This Course

• Learn about the range of core psychological domains and methods, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Engage with on-site research projects, exploring contemporary issues such as mindfulness, psychopathy, and the science of dreaming
• Develop your understanding of psychology and its theories of the mind, emotions, and behavior, and how these theories are applied in real-life settings
• Examine theoretical arguments in relation to opportunities and challenges for different groups in society, and develop your critical understanding of sociological, psychological, and philosophical values that shape Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI)

Course Structure

Year 1

• Researching Psychology I
• Introduction to Psychology across the Lifespan
• Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (CHiP)
• The Whole Child: Holistic Approaches to Meeting Needs
• From Excluded to Included: A Century of Change

Year 2

• Personality and Individual Differences
• Social Psychology
• Researching Psychology II
• Global Approaches to Inclusion
• Rhetoric or Reality?

Year 3

• Psychology Dissertation
• BioPsychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Psychological Research Design and Project Preparation
• Hidden Inequalities
• Leading the Learning Environment
• Spectrums and Kaleidoscopes

Entry Requirements

• 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications)
• GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (previously C) or above (or equivalent)

Assessment

• A wide range of assessment methods is used to support your learning, including portfolios, presentations, displays, and examinations
• Laboratory projects and coursework portfolios are also used to assess your understanding of the course material

Careers and Further Study

• Psychology graduates go on to work in a range of sectors, including teaching, education or training, local government, health and social work, and industry
• Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI) graduates go on to work in education, social work, creative therapies, speech and language therapy, senior education managers, and residential care

Support

• Studying at BGU is a student-centered experience, with staff and students working together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere
• You will have access to a range of support services, including academic support, careers advice, and counseling services

Fees and Funding

• The tuition fee for this course is £9,250 per year for UK/EU students
• There are also additional costs associated with this course, including equipment and materials, and travel to placements
• You may be eligible for a student loan or grant to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and living expenses

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course through UCAS, using the relevant UCAS code
• The application fee is £27, and you can make a maximum of 6 choices
• You will need to provide a personal statement and references as part of your application

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