BA (Hons) Education, SEN and Mental Health at York St John University

Explore how people learn and develop. Investigate the role of education in society. If you want to work with young people in education, and are passionate about meeting the needs of all learners, then this is the degree for you. You will focus on both special educational needs and mental health, and you will learn how education impacts on the life chances of children and young people. Contribute to children and young people's lives by specialising in this important and rewarding area of education.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Academic and Professional Literacies 1; Child Development; Protection and Safeguarding in Context; Academic and Professional Literacies 2; Effective Communication and Teamwork; Special Educational Needs and Inclusion; Neurodiversity and Learning; Mental Health and Wellbeing. Optional modules include Contemporary Issues: Local, National, Global; Inclusive Practice: Local, National, Global.

Career pathways

This course is ideal if you want to work as a special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) in a school. You will need to complete a PGCE and National Award for SEN Coordination to pursue this career. Example roles include Family support worker; Youth and community worker; Local government or housing; Police officer; Social researcher; Careers advisor; Charity worker; Pastoral role in education.

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