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MA Special and Inclusive Education (online)

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    MA Part-time: Up to 32 months

Course Description

Globally there is move to overthrow educational exclusion and develop new systems to ensure equal and inclusive education. This online course offers you the chance to be involved in these developments. You will explore the rights of children to be included in schools and examine the barriers currently preventing inclusion.

Our course is taught by active researchers, whose work and practical experience inform the course content. Unique modules offer you the flexibility to explore areas and specialisms you are interested in and provide you with the tools to apply your research to support and educate the children you work with.

An advanced teaching degree from the University of Nottingham provides you with high-quality professional development to facilitate your career progression and further academic study.

This course is also available to study face-to-face in Nottingham.

Entry Requirements

2:2 (or international equivalent) or a relevant professional qualification in education, psychology, teacher training or a caring-related discipline.

Applicants with a degree in any other discipline must have relevant work experience.

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Student Destinations

This course provides a solid grounding for a career in a diverse range of areas including classroom/learning support, special education, coordinating provision for children with special needs, leadership within special education and policy/administration.

It supports career progression through:

  • evaluating effective approaches to supporting disabled children and young people including those with moderate to severe and complex learning difficulties and/or personal, social, emotional and behaviour difficulties
  • exploring values and beliefs, policy, legislation, multi-agency working and involvement of families and disabled children and young people
  • building confidence in your professional practice skills
  • promoting personal development through reflection and critical analysis of your own beliefs and practices

Increasing your academic and research skills will support future doctorate level study including, for example, a doctorate in education or educational psychology or PhD Special Educational Needs.

94.3% of postgraduates from the School of Education secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £28,280.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Debating Special and Inclusive Education
  • Researching Special and Inclusive Education
  • Dissertation

Optional modules

  • Responding Mindfully to Challenging Behaviour
  • Communication and Literacy
  • Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum

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