Education - SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

Oxford Brookes University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Education - SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) (Taught)

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Course summary

Explore the practices, pedagogies and policies in SEND today - and create truly inclusive learning spaces. On this course, you’ll examine how educational policy and practices impact children with additional and varied needs. You’ll explore the latest theory and research on inclusion. You’ll examine data and scrutinise policy. And you’ll explore topics like:

  • emotional development & attachment
  • social, emotional and mental health needs
  • speech, language and communication needs
  • more complex learner profiles
You’ll develop an authoritative understanding of evidence-informed practices that can support children with additional and varied needs. And you’ll know how, when and where to use them. You’ll gain new insights into your own practice or organisational culture. And you’ll be able to confidently create learning environments where all children can experience care, belonging and success. You’ll graduate ready to effect change - in your individual practice, across your school, or through research.

Assessment method

Course modules, which are coursework-based, are assessed in the following ways:

  • essays
  • seminar presentations
  • reports
  • portfolios
  • investigative research
- group work.


Entry requirements

This MA course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities, normally graduates with a recognised teaching qualification, or other educational professional experience. Applicants normally have: a good honours degree QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), other equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £935 Module
Northern Ireland £935 Module
Scotland £935 Module
Wales £935 Module
Channel Islands £935 Module

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Education - SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS