Childhood (Special Educational Needs and Inclusion) - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Nottingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
3 Years
Do you have a strong interest in supporting and working alongside children and their families? If so, this degree could be for you. You will engage with a broad knowledge base concerned with children and society, which will open up a wide range of opportunities in education, social and health services, community work and other diverse support work.
With a broad subject area covering 0 – 11 years, this course can open the door to a variety of careers with children and young people. Whatever direction you choose to take you will have the solid foundation of knowledge and understanding employers are looking for.
This degree develops your understanding of childhood, as well as the theories of disability and inclusion. It equips you with the knowledge and practical strategies required to meet the needs of children from diverse backgrounds, or with a range of special educational needs, such as autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
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About this course
Childhood graduates that go on to further study tend to take courses that lead to professional status. The most popular option is the postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), as many graduates go on to work as primary or secondary school, early years or special needs teachers.
Other popular professional courses include nursing and postgraduate courses in social work. Employers are often supportive of further study and may support employees by providing funding or time off to complete coursework.
Your future career
A Childhood degree is an excellent foundation for careers working with children and young people in many sectors including health, education and social care.
What are we looking for?
A-levels – BCC; or
104 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM; or
CACHE diploma at level C or above in a relevant subject area; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade 4.
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Subjects
- Professional
- Disability
- Academic
- Ethical
- Research
- Learning
- Pedagogical
- Inclusive Communication
- Dissertation
- Leadership
- Mental Health
Course programme
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Ethical Research with Children
- Including all Learners
- Learning and Pedagogical Approaches
- Children’s Rights and Identity
- Inclusive Communication
- Enriching Learning
- Becoming a Researcher
- Global Childhoods
- Social Constructions of Childhood
- Special Educational Needs and Disability
- Research Dissertation
- Leadership and Management
- Children’s Mental Health and Well-being
- Sustainable Childhoods
- Supporting Diverse Learners
We've introduced flexible and innovative ways of learning and teaching to develop your study skills and understanding of theory and practice. Methods include:
- lectures
- seminar discussions
- practical work
- project work
- and workshops
Childhood (Special Educational Needs and Inclusion) - BA (Hons)