BA (Hons)Education Studies with Special Educational Needs & Disability
| Study location | United Kingdom, Hatfield |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 Years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | X304 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in English and Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
On the SEND pathway you will develop your sense of purpose by examining your beliefs around the demands of working in SEND education and beyond and how you can maintain your values when faced with challenges. This course will be for you if you have an interest in special educational needs, disability and diversity and a strong belief in inclusion. You will develop your understanding of the major issues in these fields and you will have the opportunity to reflect upon current SEND practice and policy and its impact on education in society. You will be encouraged to develop your own perspective on how we can improve the lives of those with special educational needs and disabilities.
This course will be suitable if you are new to SEND or if you have some experience of SEND practice and want to deepen your theoretical understanding. As a graduate from this pathway you will be an informed advocate for those with SEND.
You will focus on people with SEND and explore their education, development and care. You will have the opportunity to become a confident, self-aware, reflective graduate, able to operate as a professional in multi-agency contexts. The programme content draws on international research and practice including global perspectives of SEND, different SEND curricula and established, as well as emerging, theory.
Career opportunities
As a graduate from the SEND pathway you will be equipped for careers working with people with special educational needs in a range of different sectors and roles. This degree opens up the possibility for a future career in:
- SEND teaching
- pastoral work in schools
- special educational needs coordination (SENCO)
- medical therapy
- psychoanalytical therapy
- educational psychology
- SEND nursing and charities
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.