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Education and Special Educational Needs with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University

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Liverpool John Moores University
UCAS CODE: H318

Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Mount Pleasant Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Why study Education and Special Educational Needs with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University?

- Opens up careers in a wide range of areas such as social care, teaching, health and social work- Broad range of placements opportunities with local schools and links to special needs providers- Lecturers are passionate about inclusion and this is reflected within the sessions- Guest speakers deliver sessions from a wide range of relevant professions- You will be taught in the new Education Building based in the University's Mount Pleasant campus- 100% of students on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things, made the subject engaging and supported their learning well (National Student Survey 2025)


About your course

Do you want to support people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities throughout their learning journey? This unique degree will develop your critical understanding of education and inclusive practice, leading to a diverse range of careers. We're a team of passionate and experienced lecturers who use research, practice and community links to shape your learning.Working with people who have disabilities or special educational needs is both challenging and rewarding. It requires an open mind and a flexible approach so that you are able to discard preconceived ideas and embrace alternative views and new ways of working.Through multidisciplinary enquiry, the course examines the socio-political and historical context that has often marginalised people within particular communities and pockets of society in general. The course engages with topical and controversial issues relating to disability and special needs such as: representation, access to learning, education, employment and health, end of life issues, embryo selection and euthanasia and considers specific needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, language and communication difficulties.Throughout the course, there is a constant emphasis on the link between theory and practice, in order for students to become critically informed and reflective practitioners.The course brings together all aspects of education such as the effects of poverty and social exclusion, and curriculum development. Lying at the heart of this course are the needs and rights of children, and your moral and professional role in working with them.The course explores education in its broadest sense and draws on aspects of sociology, history, politics, psychology and philosophy to provide an understanding of current educational thinking and practice. In your second year of study there is an extended work placement, so that you can gain the experience and practice you need before embarking on further study or a career.The course gives you enormous scope to tailor your studies to your own interests through optional modules, research and work-related practice.Please note: Mature applicants with sufficient relevant experience may be invited to attend an interview.


Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Education and Special Educational Needs honours degree programme yet. Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria). The Foundation Year offers a supportive environment to develop confidence with academic study skills and also introduces you to key subject specific content relating to your degree pathway. This is a four year degree programme. We particularly welcome applicants with non-standard qualifications.

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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University information

Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University

  • University League Table

    76th

  • Campus address

    Liverpool John Moores University, Student Recruitment and Admissions, Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L2 2QP, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    65th out of 91 6

    51st out of 103 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    120 57%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    85th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    19th

    36

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    115 58%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    42nd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    31st

    23

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