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Special Educational Needs and Disability BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Our distinctive degree paves the way to some of the most rewarding, inspiring and satisfying careers of all – working in special educational needs and disability support.
Education at Derby has been ranked in the Top 25 in the Guardian League Table 2020
Prepare for roles where you can make a genuine difference – from family liaison and inclusion support to teaching assistance and mentoring
Build an in-depth understanding of the theories, factors and contexts for special educational needs and disability (SEND)
Undertake work placements to develop your practical, professional and intellectual skills
Learn from experts in the fields of education, health, psychology and social work to gain real insights into professional life
Gain an international perspective, with the opportunity to spend time studying abroad through the Go Places, Go Further scheme
Chart your future direction at a university with a strong track record for employability: 96% of Derby graduates were in work or further study within six months of completing a full-time degree
If you already have a Foundation degree then and wish to top it up to a full BA (Hons) then you can do so by applying directly to the university
If you complete this course and meet the entry requirements for our PGCE Primary, we will guarantee you an interview - see below for full detail
About this course
This course prepares you for a broad range of roles where you can improve the life experiences of individuals with special learning needs. You’ll build the skills and knowledge to support children and adults with diverse needs, such as specific learning difficulties, physical disabilities, behavioural problems and sensory impairments.
Our BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in the SEND sector, including family liaison, advocacy, inclusion support, teaching assistance, mentoring, adult education and careers services.
You could also take your skills and knowledge to the next level by progressing to postgraduate study in areas such as health, psychological services and social care.
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
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Subjects
- Disability
- Learning
- Inclusion
- Global Perspectives
- Critical
- Aetiology
- Debates
- Issues
- Emotional Development
- Development
- Social
Course programme
You'll study modules such as:
Stage one- Learning in HE
- SEND and Inclusion
- Critical and Global Perspectives
- Issues and Debates into the Aetiology of SEND
- Social, Behavioural and Emotional Development
- Historical Development of SEND
- Practitioner Inquiry
- Research Methods
- Professionalism in SEND
- Cognitive and Language Development
- Specific Learning Difficulties
- Ethical Practice and Safeguarding
- Educational Independent Study
- SEND in Context
Optional modules:
- Attention disorders (ADD, ADHD)
- Language, Literacies and Dyslexia
- Autism (Children)
- Autism (Adults)
- Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
- Cognitive Diversity (dyscalculia, cognitive disability)
- Physical Diversity (physical impairment)
- Diversity in Communication, Speech and Language Development
- Diversity in Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
International fee -
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Special Educational Needs and Disability BA (Hons)