Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion BA (Hons)

Introduction:

• Hands-on experience in all years of your course in a variety of educational employment roles through over 600 partnerships with local schools, colleges and health care organisations.
• Highly qualified tutors who are experts in their fields, and actively engaged in consultancy, training, and innovative research at the fore of new educational thinking.
• In Year Three, achieve up to 40 integrated credits at level 7, allowing you to submit work at Masters level, giving you the opportunity to transition APAL onto a part-time Masters in education programme.
• Practical opportunities and exceptional facilities, such as our Clifton Forest School, as well as opportunities to engage in sensory integration activities and Rebound Therapy.

Careers and employability

Your career development

What skills will I develop?

You develop specific skills relating to educational issues, theories of learning, equality and diversity, education policy and practice, creativity and education, and a general understanding of education in social, political and economic contexts.

You also gain skills that are useful in a variety of job sectors:

• communication skills - presenting effective oral and written arguments
• IT skills
• research and analytical skills
• interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• problem-solving skills
• organisation and time management skills - prioritising your academic/part-time workloads and reflecting on and improving personal practice.

How can I boost my career prospects?

Achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through completion of the PGCE or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a popular route for Education graduates.

Alternatively, you may wish to take a Masters course in education or a related social science in order to develop your understanding of the theory, research and policy of education, and to enhance your professional knowledge, skills and practice. Some Education graduates go on to study for a PhD in education.

Your future career

This Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion degree will provide a framework for a wide variety of possible careers. As well as roles based in schools and the wider childcare and education sector, students may also consider sectors such as adult care and education, hospitals and hospices, children’s charities, local authorities and services and many others. Our graduates* are following a variety of career paths including roles as:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Family Liaison or Family Support Worker
• Learning Support Worker or Intervention Leader
• Unqualified Teacher
• Nursery Worker
• Children's Centres Worker
• Children's Services and Portage
• Parent and Child Groups and Intervention Leader
• Support Worker
• Employment Facilitator
• Youth Worker
• Programme Provider or Manager
• Play Worker
• Fundraising and Finance manager.

Links with industry

We involve industry experts in our courses in a number of ways.

• We consult with employers when we design and update our courses.
• We ensure you are prepared to meet the demands of the workplace by continually checking the currency and validity of our courses with employers.
• You will have the opportunity to have a work placement (if not already in paid or voluntary employment).
• Employers may input directly into your course through guest lectures, projects, and other work-related activities.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

Learning a new language can:

• enhance your communication skills
• enrich your experience when travelling abroad
• boost your career prospects.

Find out more about the University Language Programme.

Guaranteed interview scheme: teacher-training

One of the benefits of the course is the broad knowledge and experience you will gain. This experience may lead you to consider teaching, even if you have not considered this as a career before.

If you complete your degree, you are guaranteed an interview for a PGCE Primary teacher-training course at NTU during your final undergraduate year (subject to places being available).

Terms and conditions apply:

• Applications will be withdrawn and not be progressed to interview stage once all places are filled on relevant courses.
• Interviews are subject to you meeting the essential entry criteria for the PGCE course at the time of application, such as GCSE requirements, degree grade.
• An interview does not guarantee an offer to study on the course.

Alumni Discount

Students continuing with postgraduate study at NTU may be eligible for 20% off postgraduate course fees as part of our Alumni Discount.