Education Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI)

Studying Education Studies at Lincoln Bishop University gives you a comprehensive understanding of education in its broadest sense, both nationally and globally. This course is an excellent choice if you are considering a career in teaching or are interested in a wide range of education-related professions. You will explore key issues, policies, and practices shaping education today, developing the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the field.

Alongside this, the study of Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) will deepen your understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by different groups in society. You will critically examine theoretical perspectives and engage directly with practice through placements, giving you valuable hands-on experience. The course covers a wide spectrum of needs, including cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health, as well as sensory and communication needs. You will also have the opportunity to focus on more specific and complex needs, gaining insight into the realities of inclusive education.

Throughout your degree, you will be encouraged to challenge your own beliefs and values, as well as those of others, and to become a passionate advocate for change. By combining Education Studies with SENDI, you will develop a unique blend of analytical, practical, and empathetic skills, preparing you for a rewarding career supporting inclusion and making a positive impact in educational settings and beyond.

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In Education Studies, assessment is carried out through coursework of different types, including essays, reports, oral presentations, multimedia presentations, reflective logs and portfolios. There are no examinations. You can expect to give one or two oral presentations or poster presentations as one of a small group of students throughout the course. You will gradually build up skills of multimedia presentation and third-year students currently share a short, assessed multimedia film to their peers. You will build up your writing skills steadily throughout the course and in the first year, you will complete a portfolio of shorter written pieces and two longer essays, receiving formative feedback from your tutors to help you build up your academic capabilities.

Your first year in SENDI is important. We know that you will need time to settle into university and build up your academic skills and so, we will give you detailed feedback on how you are doing and set your targets to improve your work. We use a wide range of different types of assessment throughout the course, including coursework portfolios, group discussions, multimedia technology presentations and individual projects, as well as essays and a timed assessment (year 3). You may even have the opportunity to get your dissertation research work published!