Course Summary
Course Category: Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)
The BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice – 1 Year Top-Up at Portobello Institute is a one-year honours degree for those who already hold a relevant level 7 qualification and are ready to complete a level 8 award to progress their careers in inclusive education.
Building on previous study in education, early learning, or inclusive practice, this top-up degree develops advanced understanding of SEN, behaviour support, child development, reflective practice, and inclusive learning environments.
Awarded by University of Essex and delivered by Portobello Institute in Dublin, the programme focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches that help children and young people participate more fully across early years, primary, post-primary, and specialist education settings.
The blended learning format is designed to suit those balancing work, study, and other commitments. 100 hours of placement can be completed as a block or on a weekly basis, and those already employed in an inclusive support role may be able to complete placement in their workplace.
- Awarding body: University of Essex
- Qualification outcome: BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice (NFQ level 8)
- Key progression note: Graduates may progress to postgraduate study in inclusive education or related fields, including Portobello Institute’s MA Inclusive Education and SEN.
Further Information
Book a call with Career Pathway Consultant Limin Bai to discuss study options
Fees, payment plan, and funding information is available.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Promoting Holistic Development of children
Becoming an Educator, Academic & Professional Skills
Safeguarding Health, Well-being & Rights of children
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
