BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion and Sociology

Program Overview

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This unique program combines theoretical knowledge with practical placements, preparing students for leadership roles in education, policy analysis, and social work. Graduates are equipped to promote social inclusion and challenge inequalities across diverse settings.

Program Outline

• This unique program provides comprehensive understanding, knowledge and critical analysis of complex needs, as well as the interaction these needs may have on learning and behavior with an interconnectivity approach from both Sociology and Inclusive education perspectives.
• It equips you with expertise and critical thinking about social, cultural and political landscapes related to special educational needs.
The curriculum delves into contested models of disability alongside inclusion and diversity within different settings including schools and institutions.
• You can develop in-depth knowledge and insights about SEND with synergy among both disciplines in this hybrid degree.

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Objectives

• Analyze and challenge traditional perspectives about disabilities within educational and social institutions, exploring social inclusion and diverse learning methodologies.
• Gain practical skills needed in different professional settings within public, private, third sectors etc.
• Gain skills in social research through integrated methods for enhancing employability.

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Program Description

• The program equips graduates with skills related to teaching and educational framework with expertise on disability and inclusion
• Provides insights and practical skills necessary in social research
• Develop leadership capacity through educational settings
• Prepare to lead in various roles for education, policy analysis, leadership skills in diverse settings to promote inclusion etc.

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Outline

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Program Content and Structure

• It is a three-year full-time programme.
Students can apply via UCAS using the code (XL36)
• This interdisciplinary course combines both theoretical aspects with research based placements with opportunities to explore career path within special educational needs or social research etc.

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Individual Modules and Descriptions

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Year 1

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From Excluded to Included: A Century of Change

This introductory module provides historical backdrop regarding special needs and inclusion from social/educational settings with focus on critical reflections around personal perspectives

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Writing and Thinking Sociologically

• helps develop writing, analysis, discussion skills through theoretical aspects with focus on critical social research skills

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Social Research Skills: Texts and Interactions

• introduces different forms of social research methodologies with analysis techniques for quantitative/qualitative data

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What is (the point of) Sociology-

explores the application of sociological thinking with real world scenarios

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Year 2

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Meeting Different Needs

• builds further on concepts discussed in prior modules including critical analysis to examine current practices related to disabilities including placement based learning

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Interpreting the World: Research and Practice

• equips graduates to understand different theories, frameworks, qualitative/quantitative methods with data research

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Rhetoric or Reality?--

• This module explores a range of issues encountered by learners at different stages of their educational journey and critiques policy in meeting needs. It examines differences, which some children or adults may experience in their learning, which has been interrupted through medical or social causation and labelled as SEND. Two main themes run through the module which are consideration of individual needs and the reality of provision supporting these needs. You will consider the learning environment and the assessment of individual learner needs and the role of the wider stakeholder groups including parents and carers in maximizing learner participation in the educational process. You will explore reports and guidance in order to appreciate the role of evidence and its application within the learning environment. You will consider different impacts of psychological, social and emotional disruption upon learning. This will range from prejudices, global and local social exclusion to mental well-being and academic progress. By the end of the module, you will recognise how a range of issues can affect individual learning needs and understand how different support networks and interventions can enable positive learning and life experiences for those who face hidden inequalities.

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Year 3

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Surveillance and Society- -

• examines societal aspects with focus on surveillance practices

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Contemporary Imprisonment--

exploring criminal justice policies in an in-depth manner through critical perspectives

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Spectrums and Kaleidoscopes-- delves into complexities around special needs including Autism spectrum through diverse learning methods

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Leading the Learning Environment - -

leadership management with focus on inclusion with practical case studies

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Assessment

A variety of assessment styles will be used within the program , designed to evaluate knowledge. These assessments will incorporate different elements of learning which the students receive through this course as a part of learning outcomes to measure how students will apply and utilize this theoretical understanding within professional roles

• Assessment includes: -
• Individual assignments including reflective pieces
• Group tasks
• Seminars
• Portfolio development
The coursework provides students with different levels of analysis which can enhance student’s ability to apply those to different professional setting Final year project provides opportunities for deep- dive research which will enhance research methodology, analytical and reflective writing Assessment criteria, which may be utilized in different forms within assignments including the dissertation work. The criteria focus will remain to understand and measure:
• Evidence-based research methodologies and frameworks
• Knowledge application with critical analysis through a theoretical framework to explore complex societal concepts and needs within an educational, research framework.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking in diverse social contexts
• Employ skills and understanding within critical situations for problem solving, effective leadership through diverse environments including policy analysis, development

• Interactive lectures
• Seminars for in-depth discussions around content in small groups to promote analysis, questioning and understanding complex theoretical perspectives
• Workshops:
These practical based interactive sessions will provide further support to develop research abilities
• Placements: - students have access to practical experience to gain experience within special needs, education settings
• - Resources - Online library as well as different materials are offered to enhance learning
Some potential options are

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Social Sector Careers -

• Social Workers
• Policy analyst for advocating with focus on disability, inclusion within diverse contexts
• Advocacy roles
• Community work - providing direct support
• Policy analysis

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Education Roles

• Teaching within inclusive educational institutions at different level

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Other:

Students are entitled to apply for additional qualifications as part of formal training through university The programme requires active student commitment with participation in tutorials Students who wish to study abroad for exchange are given support through designated team for international learning experiences

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Student’s Perspective -

In Conclusion, students who participate in this unique, hybrid course can expect high levels of knowledge about SEN within society. They receive the necessary skills required across different professions with focus on leadership through various sectors Students are offered intensive study, research methods as well as critical reflection with opportunities for practical skills across different placements for an inclusive approach during their university career and beyond with ongoing student support Graduates can explore careers with an intersectional framework through understanding of special educational needs within a broader sociological lens as a strong advocate with diverse skills needed in social contexts across education, health, public, private institutions. .