Inclusive Education

The MEd Inclusive Education is a two year part-time course, 90 credits in total.



The aim of this programme is to enable students to explore and understand the core issues relating to the Inclusive Education of a range of groups of learners who are at risk of exclusion from, or reduced participation within, the education system, whether on basis of (dis)ability, or social, cultural or linguistic background, It also aims to familiarise students with the latest national and international research in relation to Inclusive Education.



- It critically explores current discourses in relation to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Disability and Additional Educational Needs.

- It examines a range of types of disabilities and additional educational needs, in relation to aetiology, characteristics and appropriate inclusive interventions.

- It critically examines various approaches to the organisation of provision for students with disabilities/additional educational needs, including an exploration of the role, if any, of special schools within an inclusive education system

- If you have any queries on the MEd Inclusive Education, please do not hesitate to contact us at educationenquiries@ucd.ie .

Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:

Year 1 students must choose 4 modules (40 credits) from the module list belowPlease ensure that EDUC40420 Inclusive Education and EDUC40130 Inclusion and Equality in Education are two of the modules selected.



EDUC40130 Inclusive Education: Theory and Practice Autumn 10

EDUC41520 Children's Rights & Participation Autumn 10

EDUC42590 Equalities, Social Justice and Children's Learning Autumn 10

EDUC44160 Early Childhood Inclusion Autumn 10

EDUC40420 Assessment in Inclusive and Special Education Spring 10

EDUC43250 Wellbeing of Children and Youth Spring 10



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:

All three modules below (50 credits in total) must be selected by Year 2 students.

EDUC40470 Thesis 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 30

EDUC42890 Research Methods (Blended) Autumn 10

EDUC42910 Research Methods 2 (Blended) Spring 10



Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:

Students who are transferring directly into the MEd Inclusive Education who have previously completed a Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education, need to select the following two modules (30 credits in total)

EDUC42690 Thesis 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 20

EDUC42890 Research Methods (Blended) Autumn 10

An honours Primary Degree is required



Prior qualification and experience in the area of Additional Educational Needs/Inclusive Education desirable.



Graduates who achieve a 2.1 degree or higher on the full-time UCD Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education have the option of applying to transfer directly into Year 2 of the MEd Inclusive Education and obtaining this qualification by completing one module in Research Methods and a thesis.



We are also offering direct entry to MEd Inclusive Education programme for applicants who hold a UCD Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education W424 (previously known as the UCD Graduate Diploma in SEN). The course is a one-year part-time course consisting of 30 ECT credits in total with 20 credits allocated to a thesis and 10 credits allocated to core research methods.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

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Who Should Apply?

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

90

2 years part-time

W425 MEd Inclusive Education

Master of Education Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

Careers & Employability

This Masters qualification in Inclusive Education will further the careers of Special Education Teachers, enabling them to perform a co-ordinating and managerial role in relation to provision for pupils with Additional Educational Needs in schools.



It will enhance the knowledge and expertise of aspiring school leaders at all levels within the school.



It will enable SET teachers to apply for national and regional roles within the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), including, but not confined to, the roles of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) and Visiting Teachers providing consultative services to schools.