Special Educational Needs and Inclusion MA

• Overview

  This course is designed to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Special Educational Needs and Inclusions in a greater depth. If you are a practitioner working with children, young people and adults in any one of a range of contexts, this may be particularly useful. Some of the modules we offer do require that you are working in a practical setting. We can also offer tailored training packages for a variety of settings.

  Course

  Highlights

  • If you do not have any practical experience in the field, optional opportunities to visit settings can be arranged
  • If you want to pursue further postgraduate research there is also the possibility of studying for a PhD

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• Course Details

  The MA in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion is made up of modules which help you to critically reflect on debates relating to inclusive practice in a variety of settings and contexts. You will be able to choose from a selection of optional modules so you can study what interests you most.

  All of the modules are equivalent to 30 Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) points, apart from the Dissertation which is 60 CATS points and is compulsory if you are studying for the MA. This module includes taught aspects of research methods as well as an independent piece of research.

  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. Teaching on-campus tends to be in the evenings (5 – 8pm). We also recommend that you spend 10 hours per week, per module in self-directed study time.

  Students studying in India or Thailand will have block classes for 4-5 days with additional online support.

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

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

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

  Full-time students can start in September only. Part-time students have the choice of starting in September, January or April.

  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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  Additional

  Information

  Partnerships and Accreditation

  We also offer this programme with our overseas partner in Thailand at Village Education Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

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    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 Oppportunities

    If you are already working in the field of SEN, disabilities and Inclusion 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 also be possible, such as being an advocate, learning mentor, or family adviser. If you want to pursue further postgraduate research there is also the 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 Northampton or from other universities can apply to use these towards the MA in SEN and Inclusion if they can demonstrate that their studies have been in the field.
  • Students who have achieved the National Award for SEN Coordination or the Level 7 OCR Diploma in teaching and assessing learners with dyslexia in the last five years can use their 60 credits towards the Master’s Degree.

  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.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

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• Course Content
  • Level 7

  • 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 either EDUM100 and 120 credits of Designated modules from the above list, OR EDUM079 and EDUM077 and 90 credits of designated modules from the above list.

  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.

  Partners

  We also offer this programme with our overseas partners in India and Thailand at Brindavan Education Trust, Bangalore, India and Village Education Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.

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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: £3,375 Year one (90 credits) £3,375 Year two (90 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.

  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: £3,300 Year one (90 credits) £3,300 Year two (90 Credits)

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  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.

  International: £12,750

  For information on our international tuition fees, please see our Tuition fees for international students page.

  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 our international tuition fees, please see our Tuition fees for international students page.

  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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