BA in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* only for home students. We will continue to accept applications from international students after the 25th of January
Introduction
Why choose this course?
Build on your level 4 and level 5 qualifications and experience in the field of SEND by gaining a BA (Hons) in Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice (SENIP) through this one-year top-up course.
You'll earn while you learn, combining academic study with work-based learning. You will develop your critical thinking and understanding whilst exploring theory and practical subjects through a variety of learning experiences.
You'll study areas such as removing barriers to participation, enabling inclusion within settings and in the community, the effective transition between places, people and phases of education, and research and theories of learning. You'll have the opportunity to engage in collaborative working, sharing experiences with peers.
The course covers a range of topics including transitions, enabling environments, critical issues in the field of SENIP and researching and developing an area of interest.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- Kingston is No.2 in the UK for education (Guardian league tables 2022).
- If you have a relevant foundation degree (or equivalent), you will gain a BA (Hons) in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice in this one-year top-up course.
- You'll be able to combine your studies with work-based learning to gain a qualification valued by employers.
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What you will study
You will study key areas such as removing barriers to participation, enabling inclusion within settings and the community, effective and smooth transition between places, people and phases of education, research and theories of learning, development and assessment, regulation and legislation around good practice in the curriculum, pedagogy and the learning environment, ethics in inter-professional relationships and collaborative working, critical and reflective approaches to managing challenges and leading informed change in the field.
Modules
You will learn about critical issues that affect children and young people (0 - 25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities, supporting them through life transitions and creating enabling environments. You will also choose an area of special interest to researchers.
Core modules
- Transitions
- Enabling Environments
- Critical Issues in the Context of Inclusive Education
- Dissertation in an aspect of Professional Practice
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
This qualification is valued by employers and is seen as a mark of your professional excellence and expertise, enabling you to develop your career.
Once you complete this course, you will be well-placed to pursue postgraduate opportunities to enhance your professional development in education and related fields. Many students return to Kingston University for postgraduate and continuing professional development studies. These include the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Initial Teacher Training leading to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), PGDip NASENCO and a range of masters studies.