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Education (Special Educational Needs) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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Course summary

This flexible, part-time Master’s is designed for practising professionals in special educational needs and disability (SEND) or those interested in research in the field; it is ideal for inspirational educators who want to transform the prospects of others. The course makes use of the latest policy and research to support you in making meaningful connections between your studies and your own experiences. You also benefit from a choice of optional units, allowing you to tailor the course to your own personal and career aims. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
  • Forest School for training in outdoor learning
  • Specialist sensory building for teaching SEND
  • Extensive library with physical learning spaces and online resources to support your studies
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across our region. This network is extended nationally and internationally through research activity, putting us in a strong position when it comes to understanding national priorities, issues and key developments in SEND. Your student experience
  • The course team have extensive experience, are all professionals who understand the sector and contribute to wider knowledge through cutting-edge research.The course covers a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of working in SEND and is informed by recent research.
  • Through activities and assessments, you develop analytical and practical skills that support you to progress successfully along your chosen career path.
  • The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individualised support.
Career opportunities This Master’s qualification gives you the confidence, knowledge and critical skills to apply for senior posts in the field of education; it will also enhance your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts. Previous graduates have also gone on to undertake PhD/EdD study.

Modules

Units: Meeting diverse needs; understanding pupil behaviour in schools or understanding difficulties in literacy development and dyslexia (these are distance learning units); leading change in education; enhancing practice in educational contexts; research methods in the workplace; dissertation (special educational needs); educational leadership in context; analysing policy: children’s voice; exploring coaching and mentoring; early years education and care.

Assessment method

You will complete a range of assessments, many of which you can tailor to your existing or developing interests and experience. You will do a number of oral presentations, which not only improve your ability to present information in a professional and coherent way but also enable the sharing of research and experience amongst the group. Written assessments include portfolios, case studies, essays and literature reviews. You will develop your research skills throughout the course and apply them to a final applied project or dissertation

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants should also be practising teachers or other educators working in the area of special educational needs provision in schools or other educational institutions.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

Education (Special Educational Needs) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS