Programme Specification for Special Education (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Special Education as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
The BA Special Education degree prepares you to work with children with SEN across all age ranges and in a variety of settings. It provides the opportunity to explore the context in which children are defined, diagnosed and labelled as having special educational needs. You will also consider the challenging concepts of equal opportunity, inclusion, children's rights, working in partnership and a holistic understanding of childhood. The degree includes areas of particular interest such as behaviour management, dyslexia, working within the multi disciplinary team, the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and international perspectives.
What will I study?
This exciting degree programme offers a holistic understanding of childhood, education and society. Practical application of inclusion is analysed in the light of theoretical understanding and legislation. This programme will enable you to develop a reflective approach to inclusion, together with critical thinking skills that are transferable and highly valued in the workplace.
You will study core modules which provide an introduction to special educational needs, challenging disability and inclusion. You will also study modules on academic writing, study skills, employability and research.
There is a range of option modules which enable you to choose areas in which you have particular interest such as; behaviour management, dyslexia, working within a multi-disciplinary team, international perspectives, sociology, child health and policy.
There are work-based modules at every level of the degree, which allow you to gain credits using evidence of your practice from your work placement.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Special Education.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student). Some Education modules are available to study in the evening.
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Special Education?
Are you interested in working with children or young adults who have Special Educational Needs (SEN)? You may already be working in mainstream or special schools and early years settings with children with SEN and wish to increase your knowledge and understanding of the theory which underpins practice. You may wish to develop your career as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) or Inclusion Officer.
This exciting degree will enable you to develop personally and professionally. You will have opportunity to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding transferable to the workplace which will enhance your employability and future career progression. Future career opportunities include the following: teaching; SENCO role in schools and colleges; Inclusion Officer within a local education authority; teaching assistant; policy officer in a voluntary organisation; Disability Officer in higher education; and social services.
Successful completion of this degree will also enable you to apply for the Primary PGCE programme. Teachers with this degree background may choose to teach in mainstream inclusive schools or in special schools. You may also continue your studies at master’s level.
What can I combine with Special Education?
Popular combinations include:
- Special Education with Law (X3M1)
- Special Education with Psychology (X3CV)
- Special Education with Public Health (X1BX)
- Education Studies and Special Education (XXC3)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line
Other Education programmes available
For further information on the range of Education programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/cass/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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