BA (Hons) Education and Special Educational Needs with Foundation Year

About your course Do you want to support people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities throughout their learning journey? This unique degree will develop your critical understanding of education and inclusive practice, leading to a diverse range of careers. We're a team of passionate and experienced lecturers who use research, practice and community links to shape your learning. Working with people who have disabilities or special educational needs is both challenging and rewarding. It requires an open mind and a flexible approach so that you are able to discard preconceived ideas and embrace alternative views and new ways of working. Through multidisciplinary enquiry, the course examines the socio-political and historical context that has often marginalised people within particular communities and pockets of society in general. The course explores in detail how the education system is working for, and in many cases challenging for, children with SEND. We consider the experiences of children and young people with a range of conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, learning difficulties and attachment disorders. We critically examine how the organisation and structure of education can create barriers to learning and participation for pupils with SEND. Throughout the course, there is a constant emphasis on the link between theory and practice, in order for students to become critically informed and reflective practitioners. The course brings together all aspects of education such as the effects of poverty and social exclusion, and curriculum development. Lying at the heart of this course are the needs and rights of children, and your moral and professional role in working with them. The course looks at education in its broadest sense and draws on aspects of sociology, history, politics, psychology and philosophy to provide an understanding of current educational thinking and practice. In your second year of study there is an extended work placement, so that you can gain the experience and practice you need before embarking on further study or a career. The course gives you enormous scope to tailor your studies to your own interests through optional modules, research and work-related practice. Please note: Mature applicants with sufficient relevant experience may be invited to attend an interview. Additional course costs There are no costs for off site day trips embedded into Core and Option modules. Optional international placements will have a cost attached. Foundation Year The Foundation Year offers a supportive environment to develop confidence with academic study skills and also introduces you to key subject specific content relating to your degree pathway. This is a four-year degree programme. We particularly welcome applicants with non-standard qualifications.

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: DDD (72) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Evidence of Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy on their application form. No exceptions considered in lieu of Maths GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels DDD Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 BTECs Extended Diploma: MMP Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 72 points, including relevant subjects. International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMP Irish awards Irish Highers: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Further information DBS, Occupational Health requirements Do you require a DBS? Yes Can this course be deferred? Yes Contextual Offers At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn't always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements. International requirements IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test. Yes Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply. A DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service - formerly CRB) will be required after you start the course for placements that involve working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test

International students: £5,760 per year

UK students: £18,230 per year

UK/Home: £18,230 per year

International: £5,760 per year

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• Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom