Overview

We will equip our graduates to be able to work effectively in contemporary educational contexts and will qualify graduates to work in primary and post-primary settings as SNAs with specialisms in Inclusive Practice.

This innovative Inclusive Practice for Special Needs Assistance course at the Atlantic Technological University is further designed to enable SNAs across primary and post-primary sectors to integrate Inclusive Practice into their working environments.

Competencies in areas such as inclusive practice are becoming increasingly important for schools to maintain a content and productive environment. This programme equips graduates to lead, integrate and promote inclusive practice as part of their SNA duties.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Childcare
Education
Health Services
Other Public Health Services
Test

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

SNA in Primary/Post-Primary setting
Special Schools and ASD classrooms
Advisors on Inclusive Practice
Classroom Assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Wellbeing

Law, Disability, Special Needs and Children’s Rights

Autism Advocacy

Functional Behaviour and Positive Support

Supporting the Curriculum Across the Lifespan

Observations and Support Plans

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Special Education School Counselling View 3 other Bachelors in Special Education in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The BSc Programme will be available to applicants who meet one of the following criteria:Year 1 entry routes:

CAO entrants (Minimum Five O6/H7, English or Irish O6/H7, Maths O6/H7/F2)

QQI Level 5 award, or equivalent qualification. Eligible through CAO QQI Application Processes.

Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPL) will be granted based on relevant experience and training in accordance with LYIT's RPL policy.

Mature students (23 years of age on 1st January preceding application) can apply.

Year 2 entry routes: • An appropriate, full QQI Level 6 award, or equivalent qualification, and/or relevant life and work experience, direct entry to Year 2.

Tuition Fee

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International

10500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10500 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

Student contribution: €3000 per year. The Department of Education pays tuition fees for all full-time students who are citizens of a Member State of the EU

Living costs for Letterkenny

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Inclusive Practice for Special Needs Assistance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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