Course summary
This course is designed to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of issues relating to Special Educational Needs and Inclusions at 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. 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. This project includes taught aspects of research methods as well as an independent piece of research.
Modules
• Perspectives on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) (Designated) • Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Difficulty and/or Complex Needs (Designated) • Physical Disabilities: Contexts & Interventions (Designated) • Understanding Autism Spectrum (Designated) • Evaluating Approaches for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (Designated) • Organisational based Project (Designated) • Research Methods (Designated) • Key Concepts in Inclusion and Diversity (Designated) • The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 1) (Designated) • The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 2) (Designated) • Attachment and Relationships (Designated) • Understanding the Nature of Literacy Difficulties and Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) (Designated) • Understanding Challenging Behaviour in People with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities (Designated) • Promoting Cultural and Linguistic Participation and Inclusion (Designated) • Research Thesis1 (Designated) • Dissertation2 (Designated)
Assessment method
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.
Entry 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; International students should be able to show that they have the required English proficiency (minimum 6.5 IELTS score or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
The Fees for 2020 have not yet been announced
Provider information
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH