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BA Learning and Teaching with SEND

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Graduates from this programme go on to a variety of roles both within and outside the education sector, as well as progressing to further education and training, including Masters level studies.

For those interested in progressing on to a teaching role with QTS, many of our students follow an ‘assessment only’ route after graduation, which enables them to gain QTS within 12 weeks, whilst remaining in their current work setting.

Many of our graduates progress to teaching or training, senior support roles or managerial positions, both within and outside the education sector. Recent graduates have gone on to Primary PGCE programmes, MSc/ MA studies in related subjects (Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Family Support), and to roles such as Educational Support in HE and Behaviour and Learning mentors in specialist schools.

General Eligibility

A-level:

3 A-level passes or equivalent eg CACHE level 3

GCSE: English and Maths grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

T Levels will be considered on a case by case basis.

Other course specific tests:

Applicants should also be engaged in relevant work (paid or voluntary) with a minimum of 60 hours a year. Consideration will be given to your life experience and the circumstances in which you have gained prior qualifications.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core content

Introduction to Typical and Atypical Child Development

How Do Learners Learn

Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability

Academic and Professional Skills for Learning and Teaching

2 Year 2

Core content
Developing Teaching Skills to Meet Learners' Needs

Education Perspectives and Policy

Optional content

  • Introduction to Dyslexia

  • Using Stories to Develop Learning

  • Working with Others in Children’s Services

  • Application of Counselling Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring

  • Work-Based Learning in Settings for Learners with SEND

3 Year 3

Core content
Curriculum and Assessment in Teaching and Learning

Understanding Education Research

Creating Learning Resources

Optional content

  • Introduction to Dyslexia

  • Using Stories to Develop Learning

  • Young People, Families, and Mental Health

4 Year 4

Core content
Researching the Learning and Teaching Sector

Issues and Ethics in Professional Practice

Optional content

  • Introduction to Autism

  • Exploring Learning Identities

  • Leadership for Learning in Community and Educational Settings

5 Year 5

Core content
Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online at 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 19 in writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL My Best scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test.

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