Program Overview

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Inclusive Education: Research, Policy & Practice MEd/PgDip/PgCert

The Masters in Inclusive Education considers learner diversity, including disability, gender, poverty, and addresses global priorities in education, such as inclusion and equity, according to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encourages students to critically engage with questions such as: Which learners are disadvantaged or excluded in our education systems? How can we develop socially just practices, policies and research, that support the access, participation and success of all learners?

Academic Contact

Teaching Start

• September

Location

• Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus

Duration

• MEd: 12 months full-time; up to 36 months part-time
• PgDip: 24 months part-time
• PgCert: 12 months part-time

Why this Programme

• This programme has been developed to encourage practitioners to develop and deepen their knowledge and experience in the area of inclusive education by critically engaging with research, policy and practice.
• The courses will support learners to critically engage with the concepts of Special and Inclusive Education, Additional Support for Learning (ASL), Special Educational Needs (SEN) with a view to develop practitioners who are committed to the development of equitable and socially just education contexts.
• The research-informed courses cover topics such as disability, autism, behaviour, labelling, gifted and talented, dyslexia, inclusive pedagogy, curriculum, Universal Design for Learning, equity and educational disadvantage.
• On completion of the degree, students will receive Professional Recognition from the GTC Scotland. The award recognises the enhanced, significant, sustained and reflective enquiry undertaken, and the development of professional learning in a particular area.

Learning Processes

• The learning processes are intended to assist practitioners in gaining confidence in their ability to create positive, inclusive environments for learners in current, rapidly changing educational contexts.
• The programme has been designed to meet the needs of national and international practitioners who can complete their degrees as full-time or part-time students.
• Students can tailor research projects to provide the maximum relevance and benefit to their interests and work.
• Education at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.

Programme Structure

Courses are delivered through a combination of lecture and seminar sessions which encourage practitioners to reflect on their experiences and to critically engage with theory, research, policy and practice. The diverse student population (home and international students who are class teachers from early years to secondary level, special education professionals, head teachers, education administrators, Higher Education lecturers) creates rich learning environments where collaboration, peer and active learning play a key role.

Core Courses

• Evolving Concept Of Inclusive Education
• Introduction To Educational And Social Research
• Modern Educational Thought
• Practitioner Enquiry; Developing Inclusive Pedagogy
• The Learner And The Curriculum (DLS)

Optional Courses

• Developing Literacies: An Inclusive Perspective
• Highly Able Learners, Raising Attainment & Achievement
• Identities, Relationships and Behaviours in Education
• Inclusive Classrooms, Inclusive Pedagogies

Career Prospects

This programme is designed to support students' growth as educators and inclusive practitioners, whether they're just starting out or looking to deepen their expertise. Students will explore key issues in policy, research, and practice in inclusive education, gaining skills that are valued across sectors. Graduates include class teachers (early years to secondary, special education professionals, head teachers and education leaders, education administrators, university lecturers and researchers. Beyond education, the programme also opens doors in industry and the non-profit sector, especially in areas like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), communications, and management.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• MEd:
  • Home & RUK:
    • Full-time fee: Ł2,889
    • Part-time fee: Ł321 per 20 credits
  • International & EU:
    • Full-time fee: Ł27,720
• PgDip:
  • UK part-time fee: Ł321 per 20 Credits
• PgCert:
  • UK part-time fee: Ł321 per 20 Credits

Fee Status

• Fee status guidance

Deposits

• International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

• Banco de Mexico: The Mexican National Bank (Banco de Mexico) provides special loans for students who wish to undertake a programme of postgraduate study.
• CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) / FUNED Agreement: CONACYT offers a non-refundable scholarship, a monthly stipend and medical insurance of an approximate total of $20,000 USD.
• ANID (la Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo): The University of Glasgow offers a 25% discount to all successful ANID scholars who enrol at the University of Glasgow to complete a postgraduate programme.
• University of Glasgow African Excellence Award: The University is offering up to 16 scholarships for International students from Africa, starting a one year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2026/27. The scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver.
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award: The University is offering up to 4 scholarships for International students from the Caribbean, starting a one year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2026/27. The scholarship is a full tuition fee waiver.
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship: The University of Glasgow is proud to announce the World Changers Glasgow Scholarship for September 2026/ January 2027 entry to acknowledge incredible applicants from India, Singapore, Nigeria, Thailand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Israel, Jordan, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Yemen, Chile, Brazil, Lebanon, Colombia and Mexico. The scholarship is awarded as a Ł5,000 tuition fee discount.
• Glasgow Excellence Award (UK): The University of Glasgow has a total of 40 Glasgow Excellence Scholarships available to UK students entering any of the Universitys Colleges.
• Postgraduate Access Scholarship: The University of Glasgow is pleased to be offering Postgraduate Access Scholarships to support Home students who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University.
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU): The University of Glasgow continues to be committed to ensuring a strong relationship with our existing and future EU students, and supporting EU talent to make their home at the University of Glasgow.
• Global Leadership Scholarship: The University of Glasgow has several Global Leadership Scholarships available to International fee students starting a postgraduate taught Masters programme in any discipline for Academic Session 2026/2027. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fees discount.
• GREAT Scholarships 2026: In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, University of Glasgow is offering 5 scholarships to students in Greece, Spain, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh applying for postgraduate courses in any subject.
• The Humanitarian Scholarship: We are delighted to announce the launch of the University of Glasgow Humanitarian Scholarship, created to support Displaced and Conflict-Affected (DACA) applicants applying for Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes for 2026 entry.
• India Excellence Award: The University of Glasgow is offering up to 10 scholarships for International students from India, starting a one year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2026/27. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver of Ł12,500.
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans: Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans are EU-guaranteed loans with favourable pay-back terms.
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU): Eligible full-time and part-time students, undertaking an eligible postgraduate course, can apply for a tuition fee loan up to a maximum of Ł7,000 towards their course.
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students: If you are a Welsh student looking to study a postgraduate programme in Glasgow then you can apply for a student loan in exactly the same way as you would for a Welsh University.
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL): If youre an English student looking to study a taught Masters programme in Glasgow then you can apply for a student loan.
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia: The University of Glasgow offers discounts to all successful Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia (Colfuturo) scholars who enrol at the University of Glasgow to complete a postgraduate programme.
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes: Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are offered to citizens from low and middle income Commonwealth countries.
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Masters grant: The University of Glasgow will offer a full tuition waiver to those students that successfully apply and are nominated by DAAD to the University.
• Sanctuary Scholarships: The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship has been created to support applicants with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status who are currently living in the UK and hold an offer to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year.
• Alumni Discount: To recognise our returning University of Glasgow graduates, we are pleased to offer a 20% tuition fee discount to eligible self-funded alumni starting a Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Masters or Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme in the 2026/27 academic year.
• The Clan Gregor Society Prize: The Clan Gregor Society is offering an award incoming students to the University of Glasgow who descend from Clan Gregor.
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants: The University of Glasgow is offering travel bursaries to assist with public transport travel costs, to support undergraduate and postgraduate students are currently asylum seekers and who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University for 2026 entry.
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship: The Dima Alhaj Scholarship was set up in 2024 in memory of a University of Glasgow alumna.
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship: The University of Glasgow is excited to promote this scholarship opportunity on behalf of the Glasgow Highland Society.

Entry Requirements

• 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a subject related to Education. We will also consider an Honours or Ordinary degree in any subject, plus a teaching qualification.
• Applicants with no professional qualification in teaching but with 2 + years relevant experience in educational inclusion, special and inclusive education, or additional support needs will be considered.
• Experience of working in educational contexts, e.g. class teachers from early years, primary or secondary education, special education professionals, head teachers and other professionals in educational leadership roles, education administrators, Higher Education lecturers, with an interest in inclusive or special education and responding to student diversity in equitable and socially just ways is highly desirable.
• Please upload copy of any teaching qualification certificate with your application.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training):
  • 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
  • IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
  • Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
• Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme:
  • TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
  • Pearsons PTE Academic
  • Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
  • Oxford English Test
  • LanguageCert Academic/ Academic Online
  • Password Skills Plus
  • Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II
  • Kaplan Test of English

Alternatives to English Language Qualification

• Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
  • students must have studied for a minimum of their final year at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
• Undergraduate 2+2 and 3+1 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
  • students must have completed their final year of study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

• Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.
• As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:
  • A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
  • A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
  • Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
  • One reference letter on headed paper
  • Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
  • Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport

Application Deadlines

International & EU Applicants

Due to demand for degree places on this programme, the University has an application process with application rounds which recognises that different geographical areas complete and submit their applications at different times of the year. This process aims to ensure fairness and equity to applicants from all geographic regions.

• Round 1 application dates: 1 October 2025 to 5 November 2025
• Round 2 application dates: 6 November 2025 to 17 December 2025
• Round 3 application dates: 18 December 2025 to 4 February 2026
• Round 4 application dates: 5 February 2026 to 25 March 2026
• Round 5 application dates: 26 March 2026 to 13 May 2026
• Round 6 application dates: 14 May 2026 to 8 July 2026

Home Applicants

• 21 August 2026