Course Overview
Our MA in Inclusive Special Education gives you an opportunity to develop a greater understanding and critical appreciation of the concepts, approaches, and issues related to the education of children and young adults who have special educational needs and/or a disability. The program has a strong emphasis on appraising SEND policies and practices, promoting the rights and advocacy of the person with SEND, and challenging issues of equity and inclusion. Undertaking research within your own work will enable you to develop your skills in making links between theory and practice and enhance your knowledge in a specialist academic field. This MA will be suitable for Postgraduate students who want to continue their Master’s studies with a subject specialism and you will normally have a good honors degree or equivalent, and work in education or related sector.
Key Facts
- Part-time- 3 years
- Start Date- February
Entry requirements
- An honors degree at 2:2 or higher in a related discipline.
- Relevant employment or experience – The MA will enable experienced professionals to develop as reflective practitioners through debates relating to the education of children and young people with SEND in the workplace. Our applicants will normally work in education or related sector.
- If English is not your first language then the English language proficiency required is IELTS 6.5 (with no element less than 5.5) – or equivalent qualification.
Careers
Career paths include roles within:
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Prisons
- Charities
- Museums
- Galleries
- Church and faith organizations
- International development
Course Content
- Disability Studies
- Communication and Interaction
- Exploring Inclusive Pedagogy
- Engaging Learners with Complex Needs
- Autism Education: Theory and Practice
- Autism Education: Advances in Teaching and Learning
- Dissertation – MA Inclusive Special Education