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Leeds Beckett University

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Leeds Beckett University

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    9 months

Course summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

This innovative course will enable you to understand inclusion and special educational needs theory and practice.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Study entirely online in our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
  • Explore the SEND Code of Practice for England and Wales
  • Understand the role of the Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in schools, and their professional duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice
  • Have the chance to relate your studies to a range of related non-teaching roles such as those in the voluntary sector
  • Complete self-evaluation and reflection exercises to address priorities for your development and maximise your impact
  • Prepare and submit a final portfolio

This course will encourage significant improvements in your practice. As it’s built into your professional practice, it can be highly transformative and play an important role in your lifelong learning journey.

Your learning experience

You’ll be able to study around existing commitments such as supporting children, young people and families. You’ll independently plan your time and establish a study routine that works around you.

The design of this programme reflects innovation and expertise in digital pedagogy supported by a series of optional online webinars and access to an Online Learning Tutor, an Academic Tutor and Subject-Specialist librarian. Your personal tutor will guide your development and provide formative feedback to improve your learning experience. You’ll use engaging and up-to-date materials to conduct self-directed research and reading as you become part of our online professional learning community.

Further study

On completion of this course, you’ll have completed the first 60 credits towards our MA Inclusive Practice in Education. The masters course will enable you to further develop your understanding of:

  • Participation and learning
  • Intervention and provision management
  • Autism and learning
  • Literacy difficulties and dyslexiaInclusive pedagogy
  • Working with multiple agencies and stakeholders

TEACHING & LEARNING

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 2,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    66th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community based in 174 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    55th out of 89 18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    126 56%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    19th

    30
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    65th

    7

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