Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion and Childhood and…
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
3 Years
If you have an interest in childhood, families, special needs, disability and/or inclusion and its systems then this course will develop your skills and knowledge required for a range of careers working with children, their families and the services that support them, in both education and social contexts. Students will also be able to identify and understand the challenges faced when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life, and how they can meet and address these challenges in a positive way as members of a diverse global society.
An international perspective is taken to the degree and students will also have the opportunity to learn about how other countries support children and their families and develop inclusive practice.
Whether you are new to this area or you have experience and you are looking for career development then this course will suit you.
PART-TIME STUDY
We offer our course, BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion, Childhood, and Family Studies PART-TIME which includes day time sessions. However if you would like to study more flexibly, for example of an evening, we offer part time Foundation Degrees in Early Years Services or Supporting Children in Primary Education at our college partners. After completing your part time Foundation degree you can then top up to a final year of a part- time BA degree course in order to gain a full honours degree.
This degree sits within an exciting range of Childhood and Family Studies courses we offer within the Institute of Education.
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About this course
You will develop knowledge, be able to critically analyse, make judgments and evaluate key concepts, theories and principles in the area of special educational needs, disability, inclusion, childhood and family studies and research in those areas. You will also develop and consolidate a range of employability skills, including sharing information, working with and in groups, presenting information, digital literacy and critical thinking skills.
2019 Entry
CDD from ‘A’ levels or equivalent
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMP, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DM
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at
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- Part Time
- Disability
Course programme
During this course, you will undertake University-based learning at Walsall Campus. Modules in the first year (level 4) focus on the following topics-
Studying and Researching Inclusion
The Role of Play in Childhood
Child and Young Person Development
Introduction to Disability, Diversity and Inclusion
Safeguarding and Promoting Well-being
Promoting Inclusive Practice
Students will actively engage in investigating the cultural, sociological, psychological, political and linguistic dimensions of teaching and learning.
Work experience placements are an integral part of the course and can be negotiated in a variety of settings such as schools, nurseries, community care centres, hospitals, social services, libraries and other relevant settings.
During the 2nd year of study students are invited to a ‘transition’ event designed to aid and smooth their progression from level 5 to level 6. Participants were given advice about how to prepare for their level 6 studies and module leaders were able to provide reading and other summer work to those eager to make a start. Examples of this included:
- Academic staff offering support on refining your research title and questions
- Literature review searching
- Where can I get help over the summer?
Urban Schooling: Challenging the norm' – L6 (Year Three) students hear from a variety of external speakers including teachers with over 30 years of experience and a school governor. A recent talk was looking at how schools in communities with high levels of social deprivation seek to enhance the educational development of their children.
Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion and Childhood and…