Special and Inclusive Education (Specific Learning Difficulties) MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This route within the Master’s in Special and Inclusive Education focuses on Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)/literacy difficulties. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge theory and research and consider how it links to policy and practice. This MA will appeal to students looking to consolidate and enhance their knowledge; develop their professional practice and/or progress to doctoral study or employment in this specialist field.

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; with a specific focus on Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)/literacy difficulties.

Through a variety of taught sessions, independent activities and group/individual assessments, students on the programme will graduate with a broad range of knowledge (including subject-specific knowledge), intellectual, academic and research skills; and practical and transferrable skills.  Learning will prepare students for a future within the field of inclusive education and/or the specialism outlined.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MA in Special and Inclusive Education (Specific Learning Difficulties).

This course sits within the MA Special and Inclusive Education (MASIE) programme. Students on the Specific Learning Difficulties route take four compulsory modules (120 credits) and either a dissertation (60 credits) OR a report (30 credits) plus one optional module (30 credits).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This route within the Master’s in Special and Inclusive Education focuses on Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)/literacy difficulties. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge theory and research and consider how it links to policy and practice. This MA will appeal to students looking to consolidate and enhance their knowledge; develop their professional practice and/or progress to doctoral study or employment in this specialist field.

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; with a specific focus on Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)/literacy difficulties.

Through a variety of taught sessions, independent activities and group/individual assessments, students on the programme will graduate with a broad range of knowledge (including subject-specific knowledge), intellectual, academic and research skills; and practical and transferrable skills.  Learning will prepare students for a future within the field of inclusive education and/or the specialism outlined.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MA in Special and Inclusive Education (Specific Learning Difficulties).

This course sits within the MA Special and Inclusive Education (MASIE) programme. Students on the Specific Learning Difficulties route take four compulsory modules (120 credits) and either a dissertation (60 credits) OR a report (30 credits) plus one optional module (30 credits).

Admission Requirements

69+
7+
100+
2.7+
185+
A minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants will also normally have some related professional experience.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
13,500 GBP
International
33,000 GBP

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