Course summary

• Thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Debate current developments in education and special education.
• Explore approaches to autism, disability and SEN.
• Develop skills in working with a diverse range of learners and professionals.
• Build your employability by gaining real-world experience.

On this course, you’ll use the latest theories and research to explore real-world education issues such as challenging behaviour in the classroom, or supporting friendships at school. You’ll develop a broad knowledge and experience of education policy and practice, while developing a specialism in autism, disability and special educational needs. You’ll graduate with an eye-catching professional and academic portfolio.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You’ll benefit from a teaching approach that is grounded in the personal and professional experience of both staff and students.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience diverse learning, teaching and assessment methods to ensure you can realise your full potential.

You will collaborate with your tutors to model create inclusive teaching strategiesenvironments, such as non-verbal flash-cards, and challenge accepted ideas and practices.

You learn through

• challenging your own thinking
• lectures + visiting speakers
• individual reflection
• engaging inclusively with peers
• class debates
• group tutorials
• actively collaborating with others
• real-world projects and placements
• opportunities to study abroad

All assessment is coursework based.

 Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• teaching and education
• social work and social care
• public and community services
• social policy and research

Previous graduates have gone on to work in

• compulsory, further and higher education settings
• education recruitment agencies
• city councils
• development trusts
• homecare providers
• further study, including MAs in education, social work and development psychology.

A sizeable proportion of our Education graduates train as teachers by completing a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), having a specialism will help differentiate you from other applicants. All students gaining an Honours degree are guaranteed an interview for a Hallam PGCE course subject to terms and conditions*.

*Candidates for PGCE courses will require GCSE grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics and science, or equivalent and usually a 2.2 degree or above. Candidates will also need to successfully complete the Professional Skills Tests in numeracy and literacy as designated by the DfE.

 Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

Year 1

Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentInclusive Practice: Thinking Differently About Education40Coursework
Language, Learning And Diversity20Coursework
Philosophies Of Education20Coursework
Placement: Introducing Professional Practice20Coursework
Politics And Policy In

Year 2

Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentChallenging Ideas Of Autism, Communication And Behaviour20Coursework
Ethics In Education20Coursework
International Perspectives On Education20Coursework
Personal And Professional Perspectives On Special Education20Coursework
Placement: Developing Professional Practice20Coursework
Social Justice In

Year 3

Optional modulesModuleCreditsPlacement Year