BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Studies with Foundation Year
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This four-year program provides a comprehensive foundation in education and lifelong learning, with a focus on supporting vulnerable individuals. Students develop essential communication, research, and analytical skills through a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and practical workshops. The program offers a range of option modules to specialize in areas of interest, and an optional placement year provides valuable work experience. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in teaching, social work, health promotion, and other fields that support vulnerable populations.
Program Outline
Outline:
Year 1:
- Communication and Academic Skills (core module): Develop foundational communication and academic skills crucial for success in higher education.
- Introduction to Education and Lifelong Learning (core module): Gain a comprehensive understanding of the education system and the principles of lifelong learning.
Year 2:
- Option modules: Choose from a selection of modules based on your interests and career aspirations. Examples may include:
- Special Educational Needs and Inclusion: Issues and Perspectives
- Supporting Positive Behaviour
- Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings
- Working with Families: Collaboration and Partnership
Year 4 (Optional Placement Year):
- Gain valuable work experience and apply your learnings in a real-world setting. This year is optional and allows you to enhance your employability and professional network.
Assessment: Assessment methods may include:
- Presentations: Develop communication and public speaking skills while sharing your knowledge and understanding.
- Essays: Demonstrate your research and writing capabilities by exploring specific topics in depth.
- Artefacts and rationales: Create tangible representations of your learning alongside written explanations of your thought process and design choices.
- Posters: Effectively communicate complex information in a visually engaging format.
- Portfolios: Showcase your progress and achievements throughout the program by compiling a collection of your best work.
- Online tasks: Utilize online platforms to complete assessments and engage in interactive learning activities.
- Specialist research: Conduct in-depth research on a specialized topic, culminating in a comprehensive written paper and potentially an oral defense.
Teaching:
- Lectures, seminars, and practical workshops: A variety of teaching methods cater to different learning styles and ensure you gain a well-rounded understanding of the material.
- Small group seminars: Foster in-depth discussions and allow for personalized interaction with instructors and peers.
- Academic advisors: Receive individualized support from a dedicated tutor throughout your academic journey.
- Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022: Be assured your education is guided by a comprehensive strategy focused on student success and innovative pedagogy.
Careers: Potential career paths include:
- Teaching (further postgraduate qualifications required)
- Social work
- Health promotion
- Children centres
- Charities
- Therapeutic services
- Local government
- Adult services
- Play work
- Youth work
- Inclusion management
- Consultancy work
- Advocacy posts Further study options are also available, including relevant Masters' level courses and opportunities for doctoral research in specialized education fields.
Other:
- The course team comprises experts from diverse backgrounds, bringing real-world experience and diverse perspectives to your learning.
- The course emphasizes self-directed learning, encouraging independent research and critical thinking. You are expected to actively engage in learning beyond class time.
- The program provides an opportunity to study with experts who are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals in society.
- Graduate student testimonials highlight the program's positive impacts and inspiring experiences.
The 2024/25 annual tuition fees for this course are:
UK
Overseas
Full-time - Foundation Year 0 £9,250 £15,500 Full-time - years 1-3 £9,250 £15,500
- The tuition fees of £9,250 / £15,500 relate to 2024/25 only.
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
