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Education Studies: Additional Learning Needs & Inclusion (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
88 UCAS Points

This BA (Hons) programme will allow you to study a range of key issues relevant to educational theory and practice within modern British society with a particular emphasis on Additional Learning Needs and inclusive practice.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
  • Bilingual
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
X364
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
88 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Skilled and knowledgeable staff.
02
Excellent support system for all students.
03
A diverse range of teaching and assessment strategies with a strong emphasis on providing a positive student experience.

What you will learn

This single honours programme will allow you to explore and engage with a wide range of issues relevant to developing an inclusive practice and supporting learners with additional learning needs to enable and facilitate their educational development.

At the core of this programme are the foundation subject areas of Education Studies which include psychology, sociology, history and philosophy. The study of these subjects will provide you with a detailed understanding of key educational issues that are relevant to a wide range of potential careers and postgraduate study options.

The specific modules relevant to Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion will provide you with further detailed insight into key areas relevant to supporting students with additional needs. It will provide you with both the theoretical understanding and the practical knowledge and skills to enable you to apply your studies to a wide range of potential careers such as teaching and educational support.

We firmly believe that education does not just take place in the classroom. Throughout your time with us you will gain a range of invaluable skills that are vital for any graduate in the workplace today. We place significant emphasis on the value of student engagement and learning through experience and will work closely with you to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities you need to succeed.

Education: past, present, future

(20 credits)

Development across the lifespan

(20 credits)

Learning theory and practice

(20 credits)

Respecting Children and Young People's Rights in Wales

(20 credits)

All Means All

(20 credits)

Alternative learning environments

(20 credits)

Behaviour and learning: Approaches to classroom management

(20 credits)

The Three Rs

(20 credits)

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Curriculum and Assessment studies

(20 credits)

Making a difference together

(20 credits)

Therapeautic work with individuals

(20 credits)

Well-being in Education

(20 credits)

Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Swansea Accommodation

Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.

Further information

  • Typical offers are made for 88 UCAS tariff points. The Education Studies programme and associated pathway programmes are intended for A level school leavers as well as those who have left education and now wish to return.

    We also place great emphasis on supporting and encouraging non-standard entry students onto our programme. We actively welcome applications from those who have relevant life skills and experience as well as the academic potential to succeed on the programme. During the first year of the course, we tailor our modules and assessments to actively support you in your integration into higher education study and work closely with Student Services to provide you with all the help you need to make the most of your studies. 

  • The course is assessed through a wide variety of methods including case studies, coursework and presentations and the opportunity to complete an extended independent research project on an area of interest to you.

    You will also be encouraged to reflect on previous experiences of education through the assessments used within the course as well as incorporating practical experiences where relevant.

  • Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

    There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:

    • Stationery
    • Books
    • Fieldwork
    • Clothing
    • Printing and copying
    • DBS Check
  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.  To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.

  • This degree will be attractive to those who are interested in all forms of education, training, communication and human development and can lead to a variety of career options including teaching, educational administration, youth and community and educational welfare professions.

    The main attraction of this course is the flexibility it offers should you not have a fixed career path in mind. In particular, it will be of interest to those wishing to work within specialised learning units supporting individuals with particular additional needs. A large number of previous students have gained places on the PGCE Primary Teaching programme and have subsequently found employment as primary school teachers. Other past graduates are working in a variety of different professions such as local government, educational support services and various charitable organisations.

    Some graduates have taken the opportunity to teach abroad and community engagement work is also a popular option for many of our graduates, some of whom have managed to secure employment as a direct result of the opportunities available to them as part of their studies.

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