Courses
Inclusive Practice for Special Needs Assistance
Bachelor of Science
Course Details
| CAO Code | AU290 |
|---|---|
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| CAO Points | 232 (2025) |
| Method of Delivery | On-campus |
| Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
| Mode of Delivery | Full Time |
| Work placement | Yes |
Course Overview
Working in the education sector is an important job which comes with significant responsibilities. Learners on this course, will become part of increasingly multi skilled teams in the workplace.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 programme 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.
Progression
Level 7 graduates may progress to the Level 8 BSc Hons in Inclusive Practice
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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement | 5 subjects at O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Major Award Required | Any |
Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements | None |
| Garda Vetting | Entrants to this programme will be required to undergo vetting by An Garda Síochána. |
Fees
Total Fees EU: €3000
This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.
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Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Childcare
Education
Health Services
Other Public Health Services
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Advisors on Inclusive Practice
Classroom Assistant
SNA in Primary/Post-Primary setting
Special Schools and ASD classrooms
Further Information
Contact Information
Department of Early Education & Social Studies
Dr Nigel McKelvey
Head of Department
T: +353 (0)74 9186309
E: nigel.mckelvey@atu.ie
Department
Early Education & Social Studies
