Explore pedagogy, practice, and policy related to special education needs and disabilities to support and develop your practice with a postgraduate qualification in SEND.
Apply your learning to practical situations within your own setting, using your knowledge to drive effective change in inclusive SEND provision and practice.
Advance your professional skills and expertise in SEND through the development of a research culture.
Study this degree in person at St Mary's University or through the blended or online options.
Access our staff expertise and supervisory support and our strong links to practising professionals in the field of SEND.
You will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification approved by the University.
St Mary's is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and nurturing an inclusive and diverse student population. As such, we welcome applications from all those interested in pursuing an academic programme of study. Throughout the application process and while a student is enrolled at St Mary's, we will ensure that individuals will not be discriminated against based on any of the characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010.
Our SEND degree supports your long-term career development. You will learn to contribute to strategic development and leadership of SEND at a classroom or whole-school level. You will also develop your confidence and ability to articulate an argument.
A high proportion of past students achieve internal or external promotion to middle and senior educational leadership positions.
Research design
Change agency and strategy: from research to practice
paper and conference presentation
Critical perspectives on SEND and inclusive practice in schools
Developing effective and inclusive pedagogies for learners with SEND
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