Overview

Explore the importance of social justice, equal opportunity and inclusion in our education settings

Our BA (Hons) Education, Special Needs and Disability degree is designed to develop your understanding of the combined subjects of education, special needs and disability. This course will provide an excellent preparation for you to work with children and adults who have a special need or a disability within the education, health or social care sector.

There is a strong focus on valuing and respecting individual differences in children and adults and the contributions they make as members of our communities. All the modules on this programme encourage you to think about the importance of social justice, equal opportunity and inclusion in our early years settings, schools, colleges and the wider society. You will work on real-work educational projects, allowing you to investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education.

On this course you will:

• Investigate, understand and analyse the fast-changing landscape of education.
• Study real-word projects as you learn in an active manner.
• Explore and consider key theories of human development and the nature of education.
• Provide a firm foundation for a career within educational settings.

Assessment

There will be a range of methods to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills you will develop on the course. These will range from more traditional assessment methods such as essays, presentations, and examinations, to more education specific practices such as lesson plans, lesson commentaries and curriculum packs.

Careers

Open up opportunities to work within organisations that have an educational component to their work. Our graduates progress into a range of careers within the sector, with opportunities to move directly into classroom teaching, specifically in roles within Special Educational Needs. Graduates can also progress to become educational administrators or consultants, as well as work for local or national government with a focus on public education systems.

Career paths include roles within:

• Schools
• Hospitals
• Prisons
• Charities
• Museums
• Galleries
• Church and faith organisations
• International development