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On this Special Educational Needs & Disability BA (Hons) degree you will develop practical, professional and intellectual skills to prepare for a future in fields like family liaison, inclusion support, teaching assistance, mentoring, adult education, therapeutic services and careers services.
This distinctive degree paves the way to some of the most rewarding, inspiring and satisfying careers of all – working in special educational needs and disability support. Ranked in the Top 30 in the Guardian University Guide 2022, this course prepares for roles where you can make a genuine difference and helps build an in-depth understanding of the theories, factors and contexts for special educational needs and disability (SEND). The three underpinning themes in this course are research, impact on individuals and practice-based interventions.
You can undertake work placements to develop your practical, professional and intellectual skills, learn from experts in the fields of education, health, psychology and social work to gain real insights into professional life, and chart your future direction at a university with a strong track record for employability.
On this course you’ll build the skills and knowledge to support children and adults with diverse needs, such as specific learning difficulties, physical disabilities, behavioural problems and sensory impairments. Throughout the course the University of Derby place a strong focus on real world learning. To ensure that you’re ‘career ready’ when you graduate, you’ll learn a range of practical techniques in working with individuals both inside and outside the classroom.
97% of students said they were satisfied with the teaching on this course in the National Student Survey 2022.
University of Derby
Located in the heart of England, the University of Derby offers industry-relevant, expert teaching, study and research. They offer industry-relevant, expert teaching, study and research. The University of Derby is a place where you can live your dream, where you can realise your vision for your future. It's a place where you can truly be yourself and where you can take your passion and talent and use them to create a better world. They have a long and proud heritage of using their knowledge and innovation to support the prosperity of the Derbyshire region, the nation and around the world. Their strong industry links, expert academics and real-world classroom facilities equip and prepare students to fulfil their potential, whatever their background.