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Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) MA

University of Chester

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Chester - Exton Park

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our SEND options are designed to meet the interests of a wide range of learners from schools, nurseries, universities, colleges and local authorities, as well as professionals working with children and young people in a variety of roles – for example in children's services and informal educational settings. Our courses are designed to reflect current and future trends in SEND, so will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with and support children and young people with special educational needs. The MA/PGDip/PGCert in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) will be a perfect fit for you if you have the desire to make a real difference to the outcomes of the children and young people with whom you work. On this course, you will have the chance to study across a range of different modules. If you wish to focus on a specific learning difficulty – namely, Dyslexia – you might want to check out our MA/PGDip/PGCert in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). On this course, the curriculum will be comprised of specific, focused modules, and your final 60 credit research project will be in the field of dyslexia. This course has the option to gain additional external professional qualifications related to dyslexia. Sitting within the University's School of Education, our MA/PGDip/PGCert in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) course analyses both the historical and current SEND landscape, investigating the factors which have contributed to an increase in the numbers of children and young people being identified as having special educational needs and disabilities (DfE, 2024). In addition, the course will equip you to evaluate current practice within your own work setting and will help you determine strategies to support children and young people to fulfil their potential and make a successful transition into adult life. Drawing on the latest policy, research and practice in SEND, this course will equip you with skills in critical evaluation and practitioner research, enabling you to make informed contributions to development in policy and practice. Our diverse student body with practitioners from different professional backgrounds facilitates discussion, debate and the sharing of experiences in a supportive and welcoming environment. You will also learn from staff who are experts in their field and are actively involved in the field of SEND. Our course focuses on subject areas such as neurodiversity, mental health and inclusive practice and more. The learning on our course will give you the knowledge and understanding of the key issues within the special educational needs and disability sector, whilst increasing confidence to be able to advocate for learners and their families.

Tuition fees

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£ 7,750per year

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester - Exton Park, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom

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With around 14,000 students from 125 countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide.
An undoubtedly beautiful city, Chester also offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    62nd out of 82 6

    69th out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    120 49%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    53rd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    60th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    121 57%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    41st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    70th

    15

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