BA (HONS) EDUCATION STUDIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, DISABILITY & INCLUSION WITH FOUNDATION YEAR

This course allows you to jointly study Education Studies & Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion, giving you a fully rounded experience of both subjects.

If you don’t have, or don’t think you will attain the normal tariff points for studying at BGU, this course will enable you to study for a degree without any UCAS points. The course is delivered over four years and includes a Foundation Year, which gives you a perfect introduction in what it means to be a university student, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge for effective undergraduate study. In addition, during your Foundation Year, you will study eight modules, all of which are designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to progress your studies in your chosen subjects.

Studying Education Studies at BGU will provide you with an excellent understanding of education in its widest sense, nationally and globally, and is a great choice if you are interested in a career in teaching or are thinking about working in other education-related areas.

Throughout the study of Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) you will find out about different categories of need including; cognition &
learning, social,emotional and mental health, sensory and communication needs. Modules cover the broad spectrum to focus upon specific and more complex needs. You will challenge your own beliefs and values, as well as those of others, and become an advocate for change.

Education Studies graduates enjoy very high levels of employability – the course facilitates your personal and professional employability skills through regular work based
placements – and our students are in high demand. Currently, around 70% of our students complete a teacher training course and will go on to be highly successful Primary or
Secondary teachers. An Education Studies degree from BGU means your career opportunities are diverse. In addition to careers in education, Education Studies graduates are well placed to work in other education related, health, social care, public information or communication sectors. The course 122 *subject to validation 123 provides good training for a role within business, service industries, personnel, museums, galleries or charities. The diverse nature of this course will also enable you to go onto further study such as postgraduate study on a masters degree.

Combining your study with Special Educational Needs & Inclusion opens up a variety of other career possibilities.

Possible careers for SENDI graduates may include Primary or special school teaching, work as a SENDI Classroom Assistant, Youth Work, work in a Social Care Setting, or working for Private Sector Educational Providers.

Entry Requirements for Foundation Year

Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the course (normally GSCE English or equivalent is desirable). As part of your application you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of BGU Admissions staff to resolve any questions or queries you may have.