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

  • Dedicated and specialised teaching staff
  • Integrated learning environment
  • Active Blended Learbibg with a diverse range of learning methods

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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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  Placement Opportunities

  If you do not have any practical experience in the field, optional opportunities to visit settings can be arranged.

• 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
  • • An honours degree from a UK institution or equivalent
    • A personal statement (which explains your reasons for applying to this course)
    • Two references which will support your ability to study at postgraduate level
    • Students who have gained credits at M Level 7 from the University of Northampton or from other universities can apply to use these towards the MA SEN and Inclusion (Autism) if they can demonstrate that their studies have been in the field of autism.

  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 (or equivalent)
    for study at postgraduate level.

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

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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  If you are studying for the MA, you will have to complete an independent research project, either the Dissertation and Research methods modules together or the Research Thesis module on its own.

  • Perspectives on BESD (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM030

    Core Module N
  • Leadership & Management in BESD (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM002

    Core Module N
  • Understanding Multi-Sensory Impairment (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM003

    Core Module N
  • Pupils with Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties - Part 1 (Contexts & Understanding) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM015

    Core Module N
  • Pupils with Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties – Part 2 (Curriculum & Teaching) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM004

    Core Module N
  • Physical Disabilities: Contexts & Interventions (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM006

    Core Module N
  • Physical Disabilities: Curriculum Issues (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM007

    Core Module N
  • Promoting Inclusive Practice (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM009

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

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

    Core Module N
  • Organisational based Project (30 Credits)
    Module code: EDUM075

    Core Module N
  • Research Methods (30 Credits)
    Module code: EDUM077

    Core Module N
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM031

    Core Module N
  • Understanding Dyslexia: Identification, Curriculum & Teaching (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM028

    Core Module N
  • Theoretical Perspectives on SpLD (Dyslexia) where are we now? (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM018

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

    Core Module N
  • The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 1) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM021

    Core Module N
  • The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 2) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM022

    Core Module N
  • Autism in the Early Years (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM029

    Core Module N
  • Using Standardised Assessments in Educational Settings: Theory and Practice (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM020

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

    Core Module N
  • Promoting EAL Practice (English Additional Learning and Bilingualism in Education) (30 Credits)
    Module code: SENM025

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

    Core Module N
  • Dissertation (60 Credits)
    Module code: EDUM079

    Core Module N

  To be eligible for the award students must successfully complete EDUM100 plus SENM027, SENM024 and one of SENM029 or SENM026 plus one designated module or EDUM079 and EDUM077 plus SENM027, SENM024 and one of SENM029 or SENM026.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

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• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  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

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2019/20 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  *Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.

  Please note to be eligible for a postgraduate loan you must be studying the full 180 credits.

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

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £6,625
  Part Time:   £1,100 per 30 credits

  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.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,200

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

  Scholarships

  Carers Award

  Students who are responsible for the care of a relative due to disability or chronic/ terminal illness may be eligible to apply for a Carers’…

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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