Inclusive Practice

Program Overview

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Inclusive Practice, MEd, PgCert or PgDip

Introduction

The Inclusive Practice programme is designed for educators working in a range of educational settings and contexts, who are interested in developing more inclusive approaches to their practice. The programme aims to help all practitioners review their own practice, extend their skills and knowledge, and enhance the learning experience of all children and young people.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: Online Learning
• Degree Qualification: MEd, PgCert or PgDip
• Duration: 12 months, 24 months or 36 months
• Study Mode: Part Time
• Start Month: September or January

Programme Fees

Fee Information

Fee Category	Cost
EU / International students	£2,535
UK	£870

Degree Content

Compulsory Courses

• PD5006 (September Start) or PD5506 (January Start): Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen

Optional Courses

• ED503R - Research Methods (15 credit points)
• ED505R - Participative Approaches to Literacy Difficulties (30 credit points)
• Curriculum, Transformation and Change (ED50BL)
• Inclusive Pedagogy (ED5501)

Curriculum, Transformation and Change (ED50BL)

• 30 Credit Points
• This module examines the concept of change as it relates to the development of inclusive curricula, and considers the influences and assumptions that shape the curriculum.

Inclusive Pedagogy (ED5501)

• 30 Credit Points
• The concept of Inclusive Pedagogy has been developed by studying the practice of primary and secondary classroom teachers who think about learning and teaching in a novel way.

Available Programmes of Study

• MEd
• PgDip
• PgCert

MEd

• Inclusive Practice
  • Qualification: MEd
  • Duration: 36 months
  • Learning Mode: Online Learning
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Start Month: September or January

PgDip

• Inclusive Practice
  • Qualification: PgDip
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Learning Mode: Online Learning
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Start Month: September or January

PgCert

• Inclusive Practice
  • Qualification: PgCert
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Learning Mode: Online Learning
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Start Month: September or January

Fee Information

• Fee category | Cost
  • EU / International students | £2,535
  • UK | £870

Scholarships

• All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship.

Related Programmes

• Autism & Learning
• Early Years
• Health and Wellbeing Education
• Leadership in Professional Contexts

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Research
• Seminars
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Formative assessment is a feature of all courses.
• Formative and summative assessments are designed to arise naturally from the work.

Why Study Inclusive Practice

• The Inclusive Practice programme has been designed for educators working in a range of educational settings and contexts, who are interested in developing more inclusive approaches to their practice.
• The programme aims to help all practitioners review their own practice, extend their skills and knowledge, and enhance the learning experience of all children and young people.

Career Opportunities

• Advisor
• Specialist Teacher
• Teacher

Accreditation

• This degree holds accreditation from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)

Our Experts

• Programme Coordinator: Dr Shannon Babbie

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• Applicants will be graduates and will be qualified teachers or other professionals working in a school setting.
• Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Document Requirements

• Degree Certificate
• Degree Transcript
• Personal Statement
• Reference x 2

International Applicants

• Immigration and Student Visas.
• UK Government visa advice pages.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Overview: This program focuses on the belief that all learners have the same rights and are of equal worth, regardless of their background or abilities.
It aims to help practitioners review and enhance the learning experience of all children and young people, including those with additional support needs.
• Objectives:
• Review and enhance the learning experience of all learners.
• Extend the skills and knowledge of practitioners.
• Analyze existing practices in light of new research-informed knowledge and insights.
• Enable practitioners to build upon their range of experiences and different perspectives.
• Help practitioners examine the concept of change as it relates to the development of inclusive curricula.
• Provide a framework for thinking about learning and teaching that can support planning and classroom practice.
• Fundamental Belief: All learners have the same rights and are of equal worth.
• Target Audience: Experienced practitioners.

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Outline:

• Qualification Options: PgCert (12 months), PgDip (24 months), MEd (36 months)
• Learning Mode: Online
• Study Mode: Part-time
• Start Month: September or January
• Program Content:
• Compulsory Courses:
• PD5006 (September Start) or PD5506 (January Start): Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
• ED506A: Masters Dissertation/Project (MEd only)
• Optional Courses:
• ED503R - Research Methods (15 credit points)
• ED505R - Participative Approaches to Literacy Difficulties (30 credit points)
• Curriculum, Transformation and Change (ED50BL) (30 credit points)
• Inclusive Pedagogy (ED5501) (30 credit points)
• Inclusive Pedagogy (ED5501)
• Optional Courses
• Modules:
• Curriculum, Transformation and Change (ED50BL):
• Examines the concept of change as it relates to the development of inclusive curricula.
• Considers the influences and assumptions that shape the curriculum.
• Examines the professional and personal activities that take place within these interconnected systems.
• Inclusive Pedagogy (ED5501):
• Develops the concept of Inclusive Pedagogy.
• Acknowledges and responds to difficulties children may face in learning.
• Respects the dignity of the child in the classroom community.
• Leads to innovative partnerships between classroom teachers and other specialists.
• Offers a framework for thinking about learning and teaching that can support planning and classroom practice.

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Assessment:

• Formative Assessment: Occurs throughout the program.
• Summative Assessment: Designed to arise naturally from the work.

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Teaching:

• Learning Methods: Group projects, individual projects, research, seminars, tutorials.
• Faculty: Experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows, and postgraduate tutors.
• Potential Path: Develop a significant role in developing teaching, devising individual programs, and identifying suitable learning tools to meet the needs of all students as a specialist in teaching.

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Other:

• Admissions:
• Graduates with a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognized university or body.
• Applicants without this qualification may be admitted at the discretion of the Programme Director subject to having an alternative qualification or an approved level of experience.
• Fees:
• UK students: £790 per 30 credits.
• EU/International students: £2,300 per 30 credits.
• Scholarships:
• Aberdeen Global Scholarships (ranging from £3,000 to £8,000) available to self-funded international students.
• Contact Information:
• School of Education, University of Aberdeen, MacRobert Building, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA

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Additional Notes:

• The program is designed for educators working in a range of educational settings and contexts.
• The inclusive pedagogy component normally runs from January to June for online participants.
• Participation and learning coupled with a Focus course runs from August to December.
• Face-to-face teaching is normally negotiated with local authority representatives and offered throughout Scotland.

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EU / International students

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£2,300

Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits.

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UK

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£790

Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year Charged on a modular basis. Fee quoted is per 30 credits.