Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Inclusive Education Practice – 1 yr Top-Up

Portobello Institute
Portobello Institute
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SN-IEP-HB
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Course Summary

Private College - additional fees apply. SUSI grants not available.

The BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice – Top-Up is a one-year Level 8 honours degree designed for graduates of ordinary degree programmes in education or early learning. It develops advanced skills in inclusive practice, behaviour support, and SEN, preparing graduates for specialist roles supporting children and young people in education settings.

College Link

College Link > SN-IEP-HB - Inclusive Education Practice – 1 yr Top-Up

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice οΏ½ please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Career Progression

Typical graduate roles include:

  • Inclusive education practitioner
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support practitioner
  • Learning support assistant or educator
  • Inclusion support coordinator
  • Behaviour support practitioner
  • Additional needs educator

Professionals with qualifications in inclusive education are valued for their ability to support learners with diverse needs, implement inclusive teaching strategies and promote positive behaviour and participation in learning.

Further Research

College Link > SN-IEP-HB - Inclusive Education Practice – 1 yr Top-Up

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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