Overview
Special Educational Needs MA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Special Educational Needs is reflective in style, drawing on your own experience throughout. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 25 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Demand for this expertise is high and rising, and it is one of the few areas where schools and local authorities actively compete for people. Most posts expect classroom or support experience alongside the qualification.
Roles graduates go into
- SEN teacher or specialist
- SENCO, with qualified teacher status
- Learning support manager
- Educational needs assessor
- Inclusion officer
- Advisory teacher
Where they work
- Mainstream and special schools
- Local authority SEND services
- Charities and advocacy organisations
- Independent specialist providers
- Health and education partnerships
After the course
The national award for SEN coordination is required to be a SENCO in England, and it is taken after qualified teacher status.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000