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MA Special and Inclusive Education (Autism)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 5 years

Masters Degree Description

The Special and Inclusive Education (Autism) MA develops students' knowledge of special and inclusive education, focusing on autism. Led by the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE), students will be introduced to cutting-edge theory and research, and consider how it links to policy and practice. This MA will appeal to students looking to develop their professional practice, work in a variety of roles requiring expertise in autism, and/or progress to doctoral study.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants will also normally have some related professional experience.

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Student Destinations

Graduates could seek future employment in a broad range of areas, for example: senior leaders in mainstream schools, special schools, or other educational settings; and/or directly supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those who are autistic. Graduates may also go on to work in roles supporting autistic adults, such as within the fields of employment and adult services for those with disabilities. Graduates may follow pathways within specialist services for children and young people with SEND or SEND charities, including those specialising in autism. Graduates may choose to pursue a research pathway and/or work in Higher Education, or in government and/or policymaking positions, or as consultants.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Research Design and Methodology
  • Autism: Research and Practice
  • Report on Special and Inclusive Education
  • Dissertation on Special and Inclusive Education
  • Concepts and Contexts of Inclusive Education
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
  • Psychology for Special Needs
  • Language Development
  • Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Inclusive Education in Practice
  • Special Topics in Autism Research and Practice
  • Supporting Sensory and Physical Needs (SSPN)
  • Psychological and Sociological Perspectives on Inclusion and Special Educational Need

Optional modules

  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
  • Psychology for Special Needs
  • Language Development
  • Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Inclusive Education in Practice
  • Special Topics in Autism Research and Practice
  • Supporting Sensory and Physical Needs (SSPN)
  • Psychological and Sociological Perspectives on Inclusion and Special Educational Need
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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