About

Throughout the study of the Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion and Applied Drama (Hons) programme at Bishop Grosseteste University, you will find out about special educational needs provision, tackle discrimination, and understand how to meet the needs of different groups across society. You will challenge your own beliefs and values, as well as those of others, and become an advocate for change.

If you love drama and want to use it to make a difference in the wider world, then you’ll find that our Applied Drama courses, which mix the academic and the creative, will offer you the opportunity to put your love of drama to practical use.

Career opportunities

Possible careers for SENDI graduates may include Primary or special school teaching, work as a SENDI Classroom Assistant, Youth Work, work in a Social Care Setting, or working for Private Sector Educational Providers.

Throughout our Drama courses, you will acquire a number of useful skills which can be transferred to the workplace, such as good communication skills, the ability to work effectively in groups and as an individual, good organisational and decision-making skills, effective analytical skills, and the ability to apply theory to practice.

Possible future careers for Applied Drama graduates could include Theatre management, Drama therapy, Teaching and academic careers, Community and mainstream theatre work, Community work (such as Special Educational Needs and mental health). All Drama graduates may also find employment in the public or private sectors, in the creative industries, within the media, tourism and leisure or with education.