Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (Autism Pathway) MA

Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgram duration

16,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course will help you to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, specialising in the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome. This specialist pathway is ideal for professionals working in early years, primary or secondary schools, further and higher education, voluntary sector, advisory roles, and residential settings. You can also study this course if you have a personal interest, subject to entry requirements.
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of various aspects related to autism. Our modules will help you to understand autism from the perspective of the individual and the family, focusing on theories that explore the strengths and needs of individuals. In order to help you evaluate best practice, including your own, we will take you through a thorough analysis of evidence-based approaches. Overall, we aim to help you to reduce the barriers that individuals with autism face in education and wider society.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

IELTS

6.5+

Applicants will possess one of the following:

Good honours Degree of a UK University Or
Good honours Degree from a recognised University other than in the UK Or
QTS or equivalent. Applicants working in children’s services without QTS with an ordinary degree or Early Years Teacher Status or QTLS will be considered. Or
Applicants who have recent professional experience of three years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicants will be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the course by providing: portfolio evidence of significant professional engagement in education or services for children at graduate equivalent level and/or a piece of written text. This portfolio sets out details of the relevant career pathway of the candidate, including a summary of their specific responsibilities relating to children & young people in schools or other settings. Or
Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits undertaken on a UK accredited initial teacher education programme will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits if applicants are able to demonstrate that their level 7 credits focussed upon an SEN specialism and was achieved recently. Or
Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits on the Postgraduate Certificate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

8,010 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

16,500 GBP

Other Expenses

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Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (Autism Pathway) MA

Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

12 monthsProgram duration

16,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

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