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MA Special and Inclusive Education

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 5 years

Masters Degree Description

The Special and Inclusive Education MA will develop students' knowledge of special educational needs (SEN) and inclusive education. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge theory and research and consider how it links to policy and practice. The MA will appeal to those looking to develop their professional practice, progress to further study about disability, inclusive education, and educational policy, and/or progress to doctoral study. Alongside the campus-based option, the Special and Inclusive Education MA also offers an online distance learning mode for part-time and modular students, providing flexible options to suit diverse learning needs, lifestyles, and locations.

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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Fees

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Student Destinations

The course prepares students for employment in a broad range of areas, for example: as senior leaders in mainstream schools, specialist schools, or other educational settings; and/or directly supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Graduates may follow pathways within specialist services for children and young people with SEND or SEND charities. 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
  • Concepts and Contexts of Inclusive Education
  • Autism: Research and Practice
  • Dissertation on Special and Inclusive Education
  • Report on Special and Inclusive Education
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
  • Psychology for Special Needs
  • Language Development
  • Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • 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
  • 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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