Overview

It will allow you to develop your knowledge of specific learning difficulties, and to become a reflective practitioner who is able to use research to inform your own practice.

This course in Special Educational Needs from University of East London will give you a firm grounding in understanding a range of special needs across a variety of age groups. Subjects include autism, dyslexia, social and emotional mental health issues, inclusion and leadership in SEN.

Your future career

This course will help you develop a range of transferable skills that are desirable in a wide range of careers.

These skills include knowledge of theories, legislation, policy and practice, computer literacy, planning and time management and written communication.

It will also demonstrate your ability to design and carry out small-scale research and to engage in critical thinking.

The skills and knowledge developed on this course will allow those working in teaching to gain expertise in the increasingly sought after area of special needs.

However, this course could also support your career in areas such as therapy, support work, social work, educational psychology and work with adults with additional needs.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Research methods and applied research project in SEND
Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
Understanding Autism
Exploring Literacy Difficulties and Dyslexia
Exploring Behaviour: Theories and perspectives for practice
Leadership Practice and SEND

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Special Education Teaching View 55 other Masters in Special Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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65

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Accepted Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject.

International Qualifications

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16560 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8520 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Part time: £1420 Per 30 credit module

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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