Inclusive Education & SEN

This programme offers a comprehensive exploration of inclusive education and SEN, enabling you to critically evaluate and enhance your professional practice. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by children and families with additional needs and learn to implement evidence-based strategies for inclusion. By reflecting on your own practice, you’ll be well-prepared to take on leadership roles and drive positive change in educational and care settings.



You will explore key concepts such as the Capability Approach and social justice, examining how policies and practices impact individuals with disabilities. The course also delves into leadership, curriculum design, and child development, equipping you to foster equality, diversity, and inclusion in your professional environment. This exposure to innovative ideas and strategies will empower you to advocate for inclusive practices across various contexts.



Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded an MA in Inclusive Education and SEN. This is awarded by University of Essex and is aligned with a level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Year 1:

Facilitating an Inclusive model in Care and Education 30 Credits

SEN and Inclusion through a Capabilities Approach 30 Credits



Year 2:

Critical professionalism in inclusive environments 30 Credits

An Introduction to Research with Children and Young People 30 Credits

MA Dissertation 60 Credits

Psychology of Development and Emotional Wellbeing 30 Credits



Practice-based assignments

Assessments for this masters degree are through course work and a dissertation. The assessments vary from practice-based assignments to researching a topic you are interested in. We encourage you to reflect on your knowledge gain with a number of assignments designed to explore your learning journey. All of these methods are seeking to support you to combine theory with scenario based learning and how to practically implement these methods into your every day practice.

2 years Blended

Start Date: 11th October 2025

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