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BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs & Disability Studies

Plymouth Marjon University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This is the perfect degree for those interested in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who want to work with children, young people, and/or adults who have special educational needs or are disabled and their families and carers. The course has been designed by academics and professionals working in disability and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) contexts.

Our BA (Hons) in Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies enables you to recognize the critical elements of social exclusion and provides you with the tools to challenge this. You'll explore several theories and models regarding disability, giving you the confidence and knowledge to work toward a more inclusive society.

General Eligibility

Three A-levels at grades CCD or above

Or BTEC triple grades MMP or above

Or Access 3-36 D/M with min 3D

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above

DBS clearance is required.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Education themes and concepts

  • Creative approaches to inclusion and learning

  • Introduction to disability studies

  • Health and wellbeing

  • SEN concepts and contexts

2 Year 2
  • Comparative and international perspectives in SEN and disability

  • Disability and social theory

  • Developing inclusive education

  • Research methods

  • Interprofessional practice - safeguarding

  • Placement

3 Year 3
  • Honors project

  • Critical issues in disability and care

  • Professional contexts - the role of practitioners

  • Rethinking Education through Critical Pedagogy

  • Mental health, lifelong conditions, and young people

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS for UKVI - Minimum of 6.0 in each category

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) - Minimum of 33/50 in each category

PTE Academic UKVI - Minimum of 59 in each category

Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 components) - Pass in each category

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