Overview

This part-time online learning course brings together global perspectives and expertâ€‘led teaching, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in inclusive education or allied fields while advancing your career.

The MA Inclusion (Special Educational Needs) (Online) offers a flexible way to study, making it ideal for people working in education, social care, or health roles. It’s also perfect for anyone with a personal interest in SEND who wants to deepen their understanding.

Career opportunities

The MA Inclusion (Special Educational Needs) (Online) offered by University of Birmingham equips you with essential skills to support children with disabilities across various career paths. You'll gain a deep understanding of educational inclusion and SEND policies, evaluate practice frameworks, and analyse disability concepts globally.

The course also covers different SEND groupings, enhancing your ability to critique research and policy. These insights prepare you for roles like SEN coordinators, educational consultants, or positions in community and charitable organisations, advancing your career in education and care.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cross-Cultural Issues in SEND

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Mental Health: Identification, Assessment and Provision

Understanding the Common and Diverse Needs of Autistic Adults and Young People

The Educational Needs of Autistic Children and Young People

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Mental Health: Strategies, Interventions and Approaches

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PGCert: 60 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Special Education View 19 other Masters in Special Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

For this programme, you require UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant area of practice or discipline. Vocational qualifications are accepted as criteria for entry to this course.

Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant area of practice or discipline. Equivalent vocational qualifications are accepted as criteria for entry to this course.

Most students will have some relevant professional experience and all applicants are encouraged to gain relevant experience in educational, care or other professional settings before, and during, embarking on a programme of study.

They offer Accreditation of Prior Leaning (APL) for a range of postgraduate qualifications, including SenCO qualifications and those awarded by other Higher Education Institutions.

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Tuition Fees

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8340 GBP / year

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Funding

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