Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (Autism Pathway) MA

• Overview

  This course will help you to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, specialising in the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome. This specialist pathway is ideal for professionals working in early years, primary or secondary schools, further and higher education, voluntary sector, advisory roles, and residential settings. You can also study this course if you have a personal interest, subject to entry requirements.

  Course

  Highlights

  • The course has a highly experienced and supportive teaching team who have a variety of teaching and research experiences in autism, which are embedded into the learning experience
  • Modules are relevant to those working, or have aspirations of working, in services or settings which support individuals with autism
  • The Subject Area has a strong reputation for research in autism. As a result, there are opportunities to pursue your research interests towards a PhD

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• Course Details

  This course will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of various aspects related to autism. Our modules will help you to understand autism from the perspective of the individual and the family, focusing on theories that explore the strengths and needs of individuals. In order to help you evaluate best practice, including your own, we will take you through a thorough analysis of evidence-based approaches. Overall, we aim to help you to reduce the barriers that individuals with autism face in education and wider society.

  The modules undertaken will vary depending upon the selected exit award (PG certificate, diploma, MA). Each module is equivalent to 30 Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) points at level 7, except the dissertation which is 60 CATS points. If you want to complete the full MA, you will complete three compulsory modules, an optional module and a research thesis.

  Methods of Learning

  We take an active blended learning approach to this course, providing you with the opportunity to learn in face-to-face and online settings. Your modules will be taught through lectures, seminars, group work, case studies, tutorials and independent study, over three terms.

  Schedule

  For this course, taught study is usually three hours per week, per module. We also recommend that you spend 10 hours per week, per module in self-directed study time.

  This course is available to study full-time and part-time with a September start.

  The PG Certificate includes two 30 credit modules and takes one year full-time or between one and two years part-time.

  The PG Diploma includes four 30 credit modules and takes one year full-time or between two and three years part-time.

  The MA will involve completing four 30 credits modules and a dissertation and takes one year full-time or between two and four years part-time.

  Assessments

  Our assessment procedures are flexible and work around your personal interests and professional workloads. Assessment is usually in the form of essays, case studies, portfolios, reports and research projects.

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  Information

  Opportunities

  There are a number of local and regional services and settings for individuals with autism which you could get involved with during your study.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

    Discover your course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    If you are already working in the field of autism then the in-depth knowledge you will gain from this programme can help you to improve your practice or apply for management positions. A range of other career options in education, social care and voluntary sectors will be possible, such as being an advocate, learning mentor, or family adviser. For those who want to pursue further post-graduate research there is also a possibility of studying for a PhD.

    
• Requirements

  Applicants will possess one of the following:

  • Good honours Degree of a UK University

  Or

  • Good honours Degree from a recognised University other than in the UK

  Or

  • QTS or equivalent. Applicants working in children’s services without QTS with an ordinary degree or Early Years Teacher Status or QTLS will be considered.

  Or

  • Applicants who have recent professional experience of three years or more will be positively considered.  In this case the applicants will be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the course by providing: portfolio evidence of significant professional engagement in education or services for children at graduate equivalent level and/or a piece of written text. This portfolio sets out details of the relevant career pathway of the candidate, including a summary of their specific responsibilities relating to children & young people in schools or other settings.

  Or

  • Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits undertaken on a UK accredited initial teacher education programme will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits if applicants are able to demonstrate that their level 7 credits focussed upon an SEN specialism and was achieved recently.

  Or

  • Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits on the Postgraduate Certificate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent)
    with a score no lower than 6.0 for writing and no remaining band/compenent below 5.5 for study at postgraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course Enquiries

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  To be eligible for the award students must successfully complete SENM024, SENM026, SENM027, EDUM100 and an additional 30 credits from the modules below:

  • Perspectives on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM032

    Core Module N
  • Understanding Autism Spectrum (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM026

    Core Module Y
  • Evaluating Approaches for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM027

    Core Module Y
  • Key Concepts in Inclusion and Diversity (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM019

    Core Module N
  • Attachment and Relationships (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM039

    Core Module N
  • Understanding the Nature of Literacy Difficulties and Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM035

    Core Module N
  • Understanding Challenging Behaviour in People with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM024

    Core Module Y
  • Research Thesis (60 Credits)
    Module code: EDUM100

    Core Module Y

  To be eligible for the award students must successfully complete EDUM100 plus SENM027, SENM024 and SENM026 plus one designated module or EDUM079 and EDUM077 plus SENM027, SENM024 and SENM026.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  Our integrated learning environment provides access to course materials and to a well-resourced library enabling you to access e-books and electronic journals from home.

• Further Studies
  • Research

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    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
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    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £7,425
  Part Time: £1,235 per 30 credits

  Additional Costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2020. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 20/21 you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan Student Finance England.

  If you have previously studied a PGCE and have APL modules you will not qualify for a loan from Student Finance England.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £6,750
  Part Time:   £1,125 per 30 credits

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £13,750

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional Costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2020. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,750

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional Costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2019. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

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