MA/ PGCert Education (Inclusion and Special Educational Needs)

The MA Education (Inclusion and Special Education Needs) is a part time programme, designed for those with an existing teacher certification, or currently employed in an educational context and who want to study themes relevant to Inclusion and Special Education at Masters Level.

This Inclusion and Special Educational Needs programme focuses on developing a versatile professional with a holistic understanding of inclusion for persons and students with disabilities. It has been designed to supplement professionals already working in the field. In general, this includes teachers, education advisors, special educational needs coordinators, head teachers in schools, managers of community and charitable organisations (NGOs) or a staff member of a Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health.

Employability

Following completion of the MA Education (Inclusion and Special Educational Needs), your University of Birmingham qualification is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends.

With a strong focus on connecting research to practice, and using and analysing evidence, this programme also provides a firm basis for students wishing to pursue further study on a PhD programme.