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BA: Learning Difficulties/Disabilities SCQF Level 9

This course offers a progression route from HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services or HND: Social Sciences. This unique course is one of the most popular degrees at Fife College. It provides you with an opportunity to study at SCQF Level 9 and then progress to Honours degrees. This degree course is delivered at Fife College in partnership with Abertay University and successful students will graduate with a degree awarded by Abertay University.

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Level:

SCQF Level 9

Duration:

  • One year full-time
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What skills will I learn?

  • Academic studying 
  • Evaluative writing skills
  • Research skills 

What will I study?

  • Research methodology
  • Psychology and social development
  • Inclusive practice
  • Educational policy and practice
  • History of learning difficulties
  • Research project

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Postgraduate courses in social work, primary school teaching, secondary school teaching or social work (check entry requirements with individual universities)

What career opportunities are there?

  •  Careers in social care and education

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