Why study this course
Course lecturers have experience in a wide range of music education and professional performing contexts
All students will have the opportunity to perform 3 times a year in Lincoln Cathedral
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Course summary
This unique joint programme offers exciting opportunities for students to study and build upon music skills whilst considering their application to supporting individuals with special educational needs and disabilities. The programme builds valuable skills in supporting and advocating for individuals with SEND, enabling progression onto a range of possible future career pathways and/ or related postgraduate study; Teaching, Performance, Community Music, Music Therapy, and Workshop Co-ordination
Please note - this course is not available for September 2023, but is open for applications for September 2024 onwards.
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Key facts
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Award |
BA (Hons) |
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UCAS code |
X36W |
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Duration |
3 years |
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Mode of study |
Full-time |
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Awarding institution |
Bishop Grosseteste University |
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Institution code |
B38 |
About this course
The BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) and Music joint programme provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion (SENDI) alongside musical knowledge and creativity. Through the study of a balanced and complimentary range of modules from both disciplines, students will engage in an exploration of challenges and opportunities in meeting different needs.
Entry requirements
You will normally need 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications). We welcome a range of qualifications that meet this requirement, such as A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Project etc.
However this list is not exhaustive – please click here for details of all qualifications in the UCAS tariff.
To find out more about the international application process including English Language requirements, please visit bishopg.ac.uk/apply-now/international
Further information
Click here for important information about this course including additional costs, resources and key policies.
In accordance with University conditions, students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, RP(C)L, based on relevant credit at another HE institution or credit Awarded for Experiential Learning, (RP(E)L).
How you will be taught
There is no one-size-fits-all method of teaching at BGU – we shape our methods to suit each subject and each group, combining the best aspects of traditional university teaching with innovative techniques to promote student participation and interactivity.
You will be taught in a variety of ways, from lectures, tutorials and seminars, to practical workshops, coursework and work-based placements. Small group seminars and workshops will provide you with an opportunity to review issues raised in lectures, and you will be expected to carry out independent study.
Placements are a key part of degree study within many courses at BGU. They provide an enriching learning experience for you to apply the skills and knowledge you will gain from your course and, in doing so, give valuable real-world experience to boost your career.
Assessment
Music and Musicianship
Assessments on this course will take a number of different forms including assessed musical performances in solo and ensemble contexts, prepared student presentations, portfolios of notated and recorded compositions and arrangements, essays, reflective reports along with formal written exams and ‘take-away’ timed exam papers.
Preparations for such assessments will be supported by regular formative assessment during taught sessions as an integral means of developing confidence, monitoring progress and establishing readiness for assessment.
Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion
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!
Careers & Further study
Music and Musicianship
This course will equip you with a range of valuable skills to take forward into your musical career. Possible future career pathways for Music and Musicianship graduates may include Classroom Teaching, Performance, Community Music, Music Therapy, Workshop Coordination, Conducting and Music Management. You will also develop skills essential to becoming a successful and employable music teacher, with the specific requirements of PGCE Secondary Music courses having been carefully integrated into this course.
Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion
You will be supported throughout your study by opportunities to explore different career aspirations, working with our specialist team at BGFutures. Guest speakers share their professional experiences which can open new ideas for you. Progression has included graduate employment, teaching, social work, creative therapies, speech and language therapy, senior education managers and residential care. Progression to further study at Master’s level is a further choice. This degree offers a range of possibilities which we are happy to discuss with you at any time.
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Support
Studying at BGU is a student-centred experience. Staff and students work together in a friendly and supportive atmosphere as part of an intimate campus community. You will know every member of staff personally and feel confident approaching them for help and advice, and staff members will recognise you, not just by sight, but as an individual with unique talents and interests.
We will be there to support you, personally and academically, from induction to graduation.
Fees & Finance
A lot of student finance information is available from numerous sources, but it is sometimes confusing and contradictory. That’s why at BGU we try to give you all the information and support we can to help to throughout the process. Our Student Advice team are experts in helping you sort out the funding arrangements for your studies, offering a range of services to guide you through all aspects of student finance step by step.
Undergraduate course applicants must apply via UCAS using the relevant UCAS code. For 2023 entry, the application fee is £27, and you can make a maximum of 6 choices. For 2024 entry the application fee is £27.50.
For all applicants, there are full instructions at UCAS to make it as easy as possible for you to fill in your online application, plus help text where appropriate.
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