Overview

Through the Special and Inclusive Education from University of Nottingham you’ll explore the educational needs of children considered to be neurodivergent who are identified with labels including learning difficulties, intellectual impairment, physical and sensory disabilities, autism and SEBD/ADHD. You’ll critically analyse contemporary debates, theory, and research in the field to help you develop effective approaches and structures for supporting your pupils. You'll learn how to work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and different agencies, enabling you to make a significant impact on the lives of children.

Career opportunities:

This course provides a solid grounding for a career and graduates work in a diverse range of jobs including classroom/learning support, special education, coordinating provision for children with special needs, leadership within special education and policy/administration.
The course increases your academic and research skills to support future doctorate level study including, for example, a doctorate in education or educational psychology or PhD in special educational needs.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Debating Special and Inclusive Education

Understanding and Planning Educational Research

Responding Mindfully to Challenging Behaviour

Communication and Literacy

Education for Students on the Autism Spectrum

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 55 other Masters in Special Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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4.5

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71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in education, psychology, teacher training or a caring-related discipline
Work experience
Applicants with a 2:2 degree and three or more years full-time relevant professional experience in education-related positions or a voluntary or caring/support role can be considered.
Applicants with a degree in any other discipline must have relevant work experience in education-related positions or a voluntary or caring/support role.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28600 GBP / year

≈ 28600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10900 GBP / year

≈ 10900 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 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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