Combined Honours Programmes
Special Needs & Inclusive Education (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Special Needs & Inclusive Education as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
The BA Special Needs & Inclusive Education degree prepares you to work with children with SEN across all age ranges and in a variety of settings. It provides 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?
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 Educational Special Needs
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).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Special Needs & Inclusive 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.
Popular Combinations with Special Needs & Inclusive Education are
- Special Needs & Inclusive Education with Law (X3M1 - BA/FFid)
- Special Needs & Inclusive Education with Psychology (X3CV - BA/FFja)
- Special Needs & Inclusive Education/Education & Community Development (X390 - BA/FFFD)
- Special Needs & Inclusive Education/Health Studies (XB39 - Mod/FFOH)
What can I combine with Special Needs & Inclusive Education?
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list
Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.
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 Special Educational Needs programmes available
For further information on the range of Special Educational Needs programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page.
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If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours
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