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Special and Inclusive Education MA

UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Special and Inclusive Education MA will develop students' knowledge of special educational needs (SEN) and inclusive education. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge theory and research and consider how it links to policy and practice. The MA will appeal to those looking to develop their professional practice, progress to further study about disability, inclusive education, and educational policy, and/or progress to doctoral study. Alongside the campus-based option, the Special and Inclusive Education MA also offers an online distance learning mode for part-time and modular students, providing flexible options to suit diverse learning needs, lifestyles, and locations. The MA is ideal for those seeking to enhance their professional practice, pursue further study in disability, inclusive education, and educational policy, or progress to doctoral research. Whether studying on campus-based or distance learning, students will engage with a rich curriculum that reflects international perspectives and promotes inclusive approaches worldwide. Students will gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of theory and research relevant to special and inclusive education, as well as its applicability to policy and practice. Through a variety of taught sessions, online classes and materials for distance learning mode, independent activities and group/individual assessments, students on the course will graduate with a broad range of knowledge, interpersonal contacts, and skills preparing them to continue work in the field of inclusive education. Anyone interested in either of the two specialist routes should see our Special and Inclusive Education (Autism) MA or Special and Inclusive Education (Specific Learning Difficulties) MA. Campus-based students can complete the MA in one year full-time, two years part-time, or through a flexible modular route (which must be completed within two to five years). Distance learning students must follow a part-time route over two years or flexible route (which must be completed within two to five years). This course would appeal to those working within education (e.g., teachers, teaching assistants) who have an interest in working with children, young people or adults with special educational needs and disabilities. We particularly welcome those with personal experience of SEND (e.g., family members, individuals with disabilities).

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 35,400per year

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

University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    32nd out of 91 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    116 54%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    78th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    52nd

    20

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