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MA Special Educational Needs

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Special Education (General) Literacy / Special Needs Teaching

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

  • You’ll study a range of topics such as critical perspectives on inclusion and disability, creativity in education and education policy
  • We’ll encourage you to reflect critically on your own practice and investigate educational issues that interest you
  • Our Education Studies module will provide you with a thorough grounding in education research, theory and practice

Careers

The flexibility of this programme means it is ideal for students from a range of subject, professional and career backgrounds including teachers, lecturers, administrators, education advisors, or other related professions. This degree also offers excellent progression – visit our EdD pages for more information about undertaking a Professional Doctorate.

Students considering an academic career and progression to PhD are advised to undertake the MSc Educational Research.

Graduate destinations

The University has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students compete very successfully in the employment market. Our graduates have gone on to a range of careers in the UK and overseas with examples given below.

Modules

This module explores inclusive education from a range of critical perspectives. The concepts of inclusion, disability, difference and diversity will be examined and critiqued. Inclusive and special school provision from different global contexts will be studied in depth. Different critical perspectives including: Disability Studies, Globalisation and Inclusive Pedagogy. You will be encouraged to reflect upon the development of special and inclusive education systems in your own countries as well as considering a range of international and global perspectives.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,300

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in a relevant subject area such as social sciences, humanities or education. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant teaching experience, we would welcome your application