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SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) MA

University of Sunderland

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

Our MA SEND is a highly flexible degree, that enables you to specialise in studying issues around Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in a way that suits you.

This degree is ideal for teachers or other educational professionals who want to develop their SEND careers with a highly specific SEND postgraduate degree.

The course provides a clear progression route into careers where you can help achieve better outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Throughout the course you will develop your ability to interpret, understand and conduct research at a master’s level, as well as collaborating with others to form and debate your own understanding of SEND.

Why us?

  • ‘World-leading’ research in Education, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF)
  • Carry out research which is specific to your own workplace
  • Learn from a dedicated and expert team in this field

Career ready

This degree is ideal for teachers and people working in educational management who want to quickly progress their careers in a wide variety of occupations in educational settings. If you are already working in a relevant field, you will graduate with enhanced potential for progression professionally.

The knowledge and skills you develop will also transfer to many other sectors, particularly education policy and government. Please note that this course does not qualify you as a teacher.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sunderland

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    University of Sunderland, Edinburgh Building, City Campus, Chester Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR1 3SD, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    60th out of 89 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    137 61%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    15th

    26
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    65th

    14

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