Program Overview

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MA Inclusive Education

The MA Inclusive Education is a flexible course designed for individuals interested in critically exploring inclusive education. The program offers a full-time and part-time route, as well as an offsite provision, allowing students to study at a place and pace that suits them.

Course Overview

The course appeals to a variety of backgrounds and professions, including early years practitioners, teachers, leaders in education, local authority, health services, and aspiring researchers. Students will analyze key issues, significant debates, and global concepts in the field of inclusive education, reflecting on their personal understandings of special educational needs and considering the relationship between educational values and the development of inclusive practice.

Course Structure

The course consists of four core modules, including a dissertation. Students will study:

• Perspectives, Policy and Practice in Inclusive Education
• Conceptualise, Critique, Create: Thinking with theory in inclusive education
• Principles and Practice of Educational Research
• Policy, Politics and Practice in Education

The final part of the master's is a dissertation, where students will design and carry out a research project of their own, with guidance from an expert teaching and support team.

Features and Benefits

The course offers:

• World-class research-informed teaching
• Expert dissertation support
• A diverse postgraduate community
• Flexible learning options
• Tailored learning to individual interests
• Opportunities to expand knowledge and focus on the field of inclusive education

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the course, students must have a relevant first degree, postgraduate diploma, or professional qualification recognized as equivalent to an undergraduate UK honors degree of at least a 2:2. Other qualifications or experience may be considered.

Advanced Standing

Students who have completed a PGCE or NASENCo within the last five years can normally join the course with advanced standing, completing less units to achieve their MA.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must have IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the course are:

• UK and Channel Island students: £10,250 per year (full-time), £1709 per 30 credits (part-time)
• EU and non-EU international students: £20,000 per year (full-time), £3334 per 30 credits (part-time)

Careers Support and Prospects

The course aims to progress students' careers in education and enhance their academic skills for further research ventures. Graduates have used the course to further their careers in management and advisory positions related to inclusion and diversity in schools and other educational settings.

Research Areas

The course covers various research areas, including:

• Inclusive education
• Special educational needs
• Disability and difference
• Race and culture
• Critical pedagogy
• Disability studies
• Critical race theory

Study and Assessment

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and independent study. Assessment is 100% coursework, with no practical or examination components.

Additional Costs

Students may need to pay for travel to the university and accommodation for weekend conferences up to three times a year. They may also wish to buy books, although purchase is not required.

Student Support

The university offers a range of support services, including a careers service, student union, and academic support. Students can also access resources aimed at enriching their experience and improving the quality of their final dissertation.