BA (Hons) Professional Practice with People with Physical Disabilities at Birmingham City University

Transform the lives of people with disabilities and neurological motor disorders to help them as independent as possible with our BA (Hons) in Professional Practice with People with Physical Disabilities. Delivered by the National Institute of Conductive Education (NICE), this unique course is the only one in the UK to qualify you as a professional conductor to work with children and/or adults with physical disabilities.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is structured across six semesters. Each semester lasts 15 weeks, therefore you are expected to study for a minimum of 30 weeks per year. Over the three years you will learn about topics such as neurological motor disorders, the professional skills needed to teach and develop skills including movement, confidence, understanding and communication, conductive practice and the work of professionals in the field.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the course you will be qualified to work in centres and schools where Conductive Education is practiced. These are available worldwide and offer an opportunity for graduates to seek employment in different countries or cultures if wanted.

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