Master of Arts [M.A] [Special Education Needs And Inclusive Education] From Manchester Metropolitan University

You are encouraged to critically engage in those social, political and global debates relating to the education of marginalised groups of children and young people.Ê

The question of how can education promote greater equity in an increasingly diverse society is central to theÊaward. ÊIn this way, the MA provides outstanding professional development for those working in education, enabling them to deepen their understanding of how to develop more inclusive practice within their own professional setting or country context.

Sessions are led by highly qualified tutors from the Faculty's Education and Social Research InstituteÊwho have relevant expertise and professional experience.

The Special Education Needs And Inclusive Education programme is offered atÊManchester Metropolitan University.

Features and benefits of the course

• Linked to world-leading research at the Education and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
• Tutors are engaged in research and knowledge exchange activities and have published a number of books relevant to our courses
• Accreditation of prior learning is available for recent and relevant Masters credits
• You can attend a range of events across the Faculty, including our annual SENCo conference
• The virtual learning environment, Moodle, provides each unit with its own website with all the essential learning materials plus a wealth of additional resources you can access from home.
• You are encouraged to expand yout network in the academic community, present at local conferences and to look to publish your own work

Career options after the course

Many students progress in their career through promotion to a range of leadership roles related to inclusion and diversity in schools and other educational setttings.Ê Teachers who take the PgCert (NASENCO) as part of their MA may become Special Educational Needs Coordinators in schools; others may develop specialisms in areas of special educational needs, such as autism or dyslexia.

There are opportunities for successful students to progress to research degrees with the Education and Social Research Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University, leading to Doctor of Education (Inclusive Education) or PhD.