The Masters in Inclusive Education considers learner diversity, including disability, gender, poverty, and addresses global priorities in education, such as inclusion and equity, according to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encourages you to critically engage with questions such as: Which learners are disadvantaged or excluded in our education systems? How can we develop socially just practices, policies and research, that support the access, participation and success of all learners?
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a subject related to Education. We will also consider an Honours or Ordinary degree in any subject, plus a teaching qualification.
Applicants with no professional qualification in teaching but with 2 + years relevant experience in educational inclusion, special and inclusive education, or additional support needs will be considered.
Experience of working in educational contexts, e.g. class teachers from early years, primary or secondary education, special education professionals, head teachers and other professionals in educational leadership roles, education administrators, Higher Education lecturers, with an interest in inclusive or special education and responding to student diversity in equitable and socially just ways is highly desirable.
This programme is designed to support your growth as an educator and inclusive practitioner, whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise. You’ll explore key issues in policy, research, and practice in inclusive education, gaining skills that are valued across sectors. Our graduates include class teachers (early years to secondary, special education professionals, head teachers and education leaders, education administrators, university lecturers and researchers. Beyond education, the programme also opens doors in industry and the non-profit sector, especially in areas like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), communications, and management.
Core courses:
Evolving Concept Of Inclusive Education
Introduction To Educational And Social Research
Modern Educational Thought
Practitioner Enquiry; Developing Inclusive Pedagogy
The Learner And The Curriculum (DLS)
Optional courses may include:
Developing Literacies: An Inclusive Perspective
Highly Able Learners, Raising Attainment & Achievement
Identities, Relationships and Behaviours in Education
Inclusive Classrooms, Inclusive Pedagogies
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