Program Overview

Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion (SENDI) and Theology, Philosophy & Ethics

Course Overview

This course combines the study of Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) with Theology, Philosophy and Ethics. It is designed to equip students with a critical understanding of sociological, psychological and philosophical values that shape SENDI, as well as the principles of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics.

Why Study This Course

This course is ideal for students who want to be advocates for change for atypical learners and explore how categories of need are created through divisions within social and educational systems. It also provides opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of different categories of need and acquire skills in meeting needs through examining theory and engaging in research-based placements.

Course Summary

The course covers the broad spectrum of SENDI, focusing on specific and more complex needs. It challenges students' own beliefs and values, as well as those of others, and enables them to become advocates for change. The Theology, Philosophy and Ethics component of the course explores the historical manifestations, key writings and Scripture, as well as the principal beliefs and practices of the three main religions of the west: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Key Facts

• Award: BA (Hons)
• UCAS code: XV3Q
• 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.

What You Will Study

• The Whole Child: Holistic Approaches to Meeting Needs
• From Excluded to Included: A Century of Change
• The World’s Religions (The West)
• The World’s Religions (The East)
• Christianity, Christ to the Middle Ages
• Christianity, Reformation to Now
• Meeting Different Needs
• Global Approaches to Inclusion
• Green Theology
• Religion at the Fringes 1: New Religions and Cults
• Women and Faiths 1: The West
• Rhetoric or Reality?
• Women and Faiths 2: The East
• Hidden Inequalities
• Cogito ergo Sum
• Religion, War and Terrorism
• Spectrums and Kaleidoscopes
• Leading the Learning Environment
• Capstone Project Proposal
• Capstone Project
• Media and Message
• Dissertation
• Individual Study

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

• Graduates of this course are highly skilled individuals fully prepared to pursue a wide variety of careers in education, social work, creative therapies, speech and language therapy, senior education managers, and residential care.
• Progression to further study at Master’s level is also a possible option.

Support

• Studying at BGU is a student-centred experience, with staff and students working together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
• The university provides a range of support services, including academic support, student advice, and careers guidance.

Fees and Funding

• The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students with their studies.
• Students can also apply for government-funded loans and grants to help with tuition fees and living costs.

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