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

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    September

Special Educational provision, tackling discrimination and adding to the understanding of how to meet the needs of different groups across society, is not only hugely relevant in today’s world but arguably also incredibly important. If you are ready to challenge your own beliefs and values as well as those of others, are ready to become an advocate for change, and are ready to start really making a difference in people’s lives, then there aren’t many courses more perfect for you than this.

You’ll be encouraged to increase your understanding of competing for political agendas in relation to inclusion, and you’ll study hidden inequalities in depth. The areas you study will be dynamic, with current, contemporary themes which change and develop from year to year. Throughout the course, you will complete a number of modules which take a more thematic approach where you’ll explore critical issues such as Inclusion, Equality and Entitlement. During your final year, you will explore wider issues of inclusion including policy and leadership.

The SENDI programme is carefully structured to guide you as you develop as an individual student, from broad themes in your first year to more specialised topics in later years. You will have the opportunity to examine legislation and contrast it with the reality of what is provided in educational settings, developing skills in critical analysis of current issues, and looking at how those issues impact on the individual and their learning environment. In addition, you’ll become equipped with the confidence and competence to make a difference to your own life and the lives of others.

Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion can be a fascinating, challenging and emotional subject to study; it will most definitely be rewarding.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

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.

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.

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2020

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Subjects

  • Disability
  • Confidence Training
  • Learning
  • Barriers
  • Cognition
  • Mental
  • Health
  • Social
  • Different
  • Emotional

Course programme

Year 1 Modules
  • Barriers To Learning
  • Learning To Learn
  • The Whole Child: Holistic Approaches To Meeting Needs
  • From Excluded To Included: A Century Of Change
Year 2 Modules
  • Communication And Interaction
  • An Introduction To Research Methods
  • Sensory & Physical Needs
  • Professional Contexts
  • Rhetoric Or Reality?
  • Cognition And Learning
  • Social, Emotional & Mental Health
  • Meeting Different Needs
Year 3 Modules
  • Independent Study
  • Dissertation
  • Contemporary Issues In SENDI
  • Complex Needs
  • Leading The Learning Environment
  • Hidden Inequalities
Assessment

We recognise that individuals come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, so we use a variety of assessment strategies on our courses.

During the Foundation Year, you will have opportunities to experience a range of formative and summative assessments. These include, short-form writing, annotated bibliography, presentations, micro-teach, use of digital technologies, reflective journal and academic essay. Assessment strategies are designed to be supportive, build confidence and also aim to ensure you will develop the core skills required for successful study throughout your degree. Assessment strategies are balanced, comprehensive, diverse and inclusive, ensuring that you will experience a range of assessments to support your preparation for undergraduate study. All modules involve early, small and frequent informal and formal assessments, to ensure that you gain confidence in your knowledge and abilities as you progress through the Foundation Year. You will also have opportunity for self-evaluation and reflection on your own learning progress and development of skills.

Your first year in SENDI is important. We know that you will need time to settle into university and build up your academic skills and so, we will give you detailed feedback on how you are doing and set your targets to improve your work. We use a wide range of different types of assessment throughout the course, including coursework portfolios, group discussions, multimedia technology presentations and individual projects, as well as essays and exams. You may even have the opportunity to get your dissertation research work published!

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

Price on request