BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability with Foundation Year in Derby United Kingdom | University of Derby

This program provides an opportunity to enhance your abilities, understanding, and self-assurance before progressing to the first stage of your honors degree. Discover a rewarding career path in special educational needs and disability support through this innovative program. Over four years, you'll expand your expertise and self-confidence while gaining comprehensive exposure to all facets of SEND. Hone your hands-on, career-focused, and analytical abilities through diverse work placements. Learn from leading professionals across education, healthcare, psychology, and social work to acquire authentic perspectives on professional practice.
This program provides an opportunity to enhance your abilities, understanding, and self-assurance before progressing to the first stage of your honors degree. Discover a rewarding career path in special educational needs and disability support through this innovative program. Over four years, you'll expand your expertise and self-confidence while gaining comprehensive exposure to all facets of SEND. Hone your hands-on, career-focused, and analytical abilities through diverse work placements. Learn from leading professionals across education, healthcare, psychology, and social work to acquire authentic perspectives on professional practice.

The foundation year option ensures a seamless transition into the complete honors degree program. Upon completion, you'll be prepared for various SEND sector roles such as family support, advocacy, inclusion coordination, teaching assistance, mentorship, adult education, and career guidance.

For those aiming higher, there are pathways to postgraduate studies in fields like healthcare, psychological services, and social care to further develop your qualifications.