Course summary
*Develop expertise in inclusive education at a time of significant educational reform. *
- Develop knowledge and skills in inclusive education and SEN for expert practitioners.
- Explore the impact of new legislation and policy at a local and national level.
- Develop your professional practice as a leader within education.
Modules
This course includes or offers the following modules. Please check the programme document for more information on which modules are core, required or optional.
- Contemporary Issues in Inclusive Education
- Identifying and Supporting Learners with SpLD/Dyslexia 1
- Inclusive Teaching and Learning
- Identifying and Overcoming Difficulties Learning Mathematics
- SEN and Inclusion: Autism Spectrum
- Independent Study
- Research Methods in Social Science
- Research and the Professional Part 1
- Research and the Professional Part 2
Assessment method
Assessment takes a range of formats, including a range of written assignments, for example, critical reviews of literature, reflective accounts, presentations, and reflective commentaries. You'll also complete a final Dissertation.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
You'll have completed your undergraduate degree in an education related field, ideally with some links to inclusive education. You may be working in an educational setting, or you may be continuing with your studies having just completed your undergraduate degree. You should be interested in inclusion, particularly for learners with SEN, and you should be able to demonstrate a strong drive to improve outcomes for all learners. Students who have completed the National Award for SENCo or the Postgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia are able to accredit their prior learning (APL) towards the MA Inclusive Education. If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. The Admissions team assesses applications individually, but for postgraduate courses we're looking for an IELTS score of between 6.0-7.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8595 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8595 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8595 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8595 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8595 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8595 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15905 | Year 1 |
| International | £15905 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN