Course Overview

Do you ever wonder why is it we behave as we do? How do gangs, teams, and friendship groups form? Do you wonder if smiling does make you feel more positive? Do you often venture into the more significant questions about life and who we are?

Psychology has a science base, yet includes a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, statistics, and computer-based skills. As well as classic psychological theories and research, on this undergraduate degree you’ll be debating social issues, studying specific mental processes, such as memory, language, and attention, as well as broader issues and theories – historical and contemporary. As well as applying psychological knowledge to various subjects, you will develop your skills in problem-solving, data analysis, prediction, and reasoning, focusing on real-world applications.

Here at BGU in Lincoln, we ensure you have close support and contact with your tutors, and with small group sizes, you’ll always get the support and feedback you need on your course. We also know how important it is to experience a real working environment; so through work placements and other projects, you’ll be equipped for whichever career path you choose after your degree. With research-informed teaching and research-active staff, you’ll receive scientific training and gain an in-depth understanding of the subject's nature while applying your knowledge and theory to real-life.

This course equips you with a critical understanding of sociological, psychological, and philosophical values that shape Special Educational Needs, Disability, and Inclusion (SEND). This degree will explore policy and practice, in different educational, cultural, and social settings, promoting appreciation for the need for inclusive, relevant, and ever-changing teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

The program challenges how we see, interpret and respond to needs in practice, seeking solutions and opportunities to become advocates for change. You will develop knowledge and understanding of different categories of conditions and acquire skills in meeting needs through examining theory and engaging in research[1]based placements. The SENDI program is structured to develop subject-specific confidence and graduate attributes through the study of broad themes initially to more specialized SENDI topics.

Special Offer For September 2023 Entry Only - SENDI Short Courses

By studying any of our undergraduate SENDI courses at BGU in Lincoln, you will benefit from the opportunity to take four free short courses that will enhance your skills in engaging children and young adults with SEND. By completing two or all four of these short courses, you will build upon your practical abilities, extending knowledge and understanding from program modules and gaining recognized accreditation across education and care sectors. Students studying any of our SENDI joint programs can take the first two courses from the *indicative list below.

Makaton Stage 1 + 2 - Learning to use core Makaton symbols and signs.

Mental Health First Aid - This course teaches you how to identify, understand and help someone experiencing a mental health issue.

Elklan Training - A course to improve communication support for 0-25s with complex needs.

Intensive Interaction - This is a communication approach aimed at developing interaction and communication abilities between children and adults with communication needs and the people in their environment.

Participating in these additional courses depends upon successful progress and completion of appropriate levels of the core program.

General Eligibility

You will normally need 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications). We welcome a range of qualifications such as: A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Project etc.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• N/A