Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary** - Thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. - Debate current developments in education and special education. - Explore approaches to autism, disability and SEN. - Develop skills in working with a diverse range of learners and professionals. - Build your employability by gaining real-world experience. - On this course, you’ll use the latest theories and research to explore real-world education issues such as challenging behaviour in the classroom, or supporting friendships at school. You’ll develop a broad knowledge and experience of education policy and practice, while developing a specialism in autism, disability and special educational needs. You’ll graduate with an eye-catching professional and academic portfolio. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You’ll benefit from a teaching approach that is grounded in the personal and professional experience of both staff and students. Throughout the course, you’ll experience diverse learning, teaching and assessment methods to ensure you can realise your full potential. You will collaborate with your tutors to model create inclusive teaching strategiesenvironments, such as non-verbal flash-cards, and challenge accepted ideas and practices. **You learn through** - challenging your own thinking - lectures + visiting speakers - individual reflection - engaging inclusively with peers - class debates - group tutorials - actively collaborating with others - real-world projects and placements - opportunities to study abroad - All assessment is coursework based. **Applied learning** **Work placements** You undertake placements in different workplaces each year, such as schools, voluntary groups and informal educational organisations. This enables you to explore a range of potential employment opportunities during the course and gives you substantial real-world experience to prepare for your future career. Our partnership team help you find the right placement for you. You will be in a placement setting two days per week that usually lasts up to 8 weeks during a semester on each year of the course. **Live projects** On the course, you’ll take part in live projects, collaborating with real educational and disability organisations. These are a chance to share your knowledge and work collaboratively with local communities. **Networking Opportunities** You will meet and work with a range of educational professionals and organisations, on placement and during taught sessions. Our Careers and Employability team and your tutors will also introduce you to relevant professional and research networks. Developing attributes such as curiosity, independent thinking and integrity, alongside skills such as reflection, evaluation and digital literacy opens doors to a wide range of post-degree possibilities. At each level of the course, you will be supported to reflect on the experience you are gaining and will develop focused action plans to scaffold your ongoing professional journey

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Inclusive Practice: Thinking Differently About Education 40 Coursework Language, Learning And Diversity 20 Coursework Philosophies Of Education 20 Coursework Placement: Introducing Professional Practice 20 Coursework Politics And Policy In Education 20 Coursework Year 2 Compulsory modules Challenging Ideas Of Autism, Communication And Behaviour 20 Coursework Ethics In Education 20 Coursework International Perspectives On Education 20 Coursework Personal And Professional Perspectives On Special Education 20 Coursework Placement: Developing Professional Practice 20 Coursework Social Justice In Education 20 Coursework Year 3 Optional modules Placement Year - Final year Compulsory modules Debating Education: Exploring Contemporary Issues 20 Coursework Education In The Digital Age 20 Coursework Educational Identities 20 Coursework Placement: Reflecting On Personal And Professional Development 20 Coursework Research Project 40 Coursework

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B037

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BCC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. from a relevant Open College Network accredited course


Demonstrating that you have work or volunteering experience in educational settings will be an advantage. Application experience guidelines are available for more information about experience requirements. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/teaching-and-education/ba-honours-education-with-autism-disability-and-special-educational-needs/full-time/2022

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills, or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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