Education Studies: Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion

Our BA (Hons) programme in Education Studies with a focus on Additional Learning Needs and inclusive practice explores key topics that are important for anyone wanting to make a difference in the world of education.

You will learn about the different types of needs that students might have and how to support them effectively. This will give you a critical understanding of how to create learning environments where everyone can thrive.

We believe in learning by doing. You will have the chance to work in real educational settings, helping you to become a reflective professional. You will see firsthand how the theories you learn in class are applied in real life. This experience is invaluable for your future career in education.

Our programme covers a wide range of subjects to give you a broad perspective on education. You will study social policy to understand how government decisions affect education. Disability studies will help you learn about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and how to support them. You will also delve into child development to understand how children grow and learn at different stages of their lives.

A special focus of the course is on inclusive practice. You will learn how to make sure that all students, regardless of their background or abilities, have the opportunity to succeed. This is a vital skill for anyone looking to work in education today.

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to pursue various careers in education. Whether you want to be a teacher, work in educational policy, or support students with additional learning needs, this programme will prepare you for a rewarding career. You will leave the course as a well-rounded, reflective practitioner ready to make a positive impact on the education system.

In your first year, you will be introduced to the foundations of education studies, focusing on child development and the additional educational needs. You will also explore social policy and its impact on education, laying the groundwork for your understanding of how education systems operate.
Year 1:
Education: past, present, future (20 credits)
Learning theory and practice (20 credits)
Respecting Children and Young People's Rights in Wales (20 credits)
Development across the lifespan (20 credits)
Developing Successful Academic Skills (20 credits)
All things being equal? (20 credits)

The second year delves deeper into alternative learning environments and the various approaches to inclusive practice. You will engage in research to gain theoretical knowledge and start developing your skills as an educator in the modern age. This year emphasizes the application of theory in real-world educational settings.
Year 2:
All Means All (20 credits)
Alternative learning environments (20 credits)
The Three Rs (20 credits)
Behaviour and learning: Approaches to classroom management (20 credits)
The Enquiring Mind: Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning (20 credits)
Educational Research (20 credits)
Year 3:
Making a difference together (20 credits)
Well-being in Education (20 credits)
Independent Project (40 credits)
Curriculum and Assessment studies (20 credits)
Therapeutic Work with Individuals (20 credits)

Students are assessed in a variety of ways to help develop both independent study skills as well as team-working capabilities. We do not assess using examinations but instead utilise a diverse range of methods such as portfolios, presentations, academic posters as well as a range of opportunities to engage in research-based activities.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS