BA (Hons) - Special Educational Needs and Disability (Top-Up)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-26

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If you already work or intend to work in a special education needs and disability (SEND) setting and hold a level 5 qualification, this programme allows you to top-up to a full BA (Hons) degree with one or two years of online study. This course will deepen your critical knowledge, skills and application to an understanding of the diverse and inclusive aspect of SEND. An online top-up degree is ideal if you currently juggle work and family commitments.You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of all ...Read more

If you already work or intend to work in a special education needs and disability (SEND) setting and hold a level 5 qualification, this programme allows you to top-up to a full BA (Hons) degree with one or two years of online study. This course will deepen your critical knowledge, skills and application to an understanding of the diverse and inclusive aspect of SEND. An online top-up degree is ideal if you currently juggle work and family commitments.You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of SEND. We engage you in discussions and debates, harnessing the latest research to stimulate your thinking and challenge your ideasOur programme is delivered by a dedicated and enthusiastic team, including experts in the fieldModules reflect current discourses, knowledge and application to practice in SENDFocus upon areas of interest in relation to module assessments, career and researchThis programme prepares you for a broad range of roles where you can improve the life experiences of individuals with SEND. You’ll build the skills and knowledge to work alongside children, young people and adults with diverse needsBuild an in-depth understanding of the research, impact and practice in a range of contexts relating to SENDWe have been delivering Special Education Needs and Disability as a campus-based degree programme* for around 8 years, which continues to receive excellent student feedback. Building on this success, we have expanded the programme with this new top up route for part-time online study

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48/279
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48th
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79th
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Elizabeth
22 Nov 24

Best- The university facilities all look up to date and fresh. The uni bus is excellent as it is free, Frequent and reliable and can get you to the places you need to access..Read more

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Haroon
28 Feb 24

Excellent place to..Read more

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£5,730 per year

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£5,730 per year

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Elizabeth
22 Nov 24
Special Educational Needs and Disability - BA (Hons)
Best- The university facilities all look up to date and fresh. The uni bus is excellent as it is free, Frequent and reliable and can get you to the places you need to access...
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University of Derby
University of Derby , Derby

Located in the heart of England, the University of Derby is a widely renowned higher education institution, and is the only...

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Kedleston Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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