Senior Lecturer in Education (SEN and Inclusion)
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
level: masters
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Special Educational Needs and Inclusion MA
Key Facts
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Level
Master'sPG MA
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Duration
1 year full time
2 years part time
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Starting
September, January
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Full Time: £8,500
Part Time: £4,250 per 90 credits -
Full Time: £17,495
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Waterside
Updated 27/03/2025
Updated 27/03/2025
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
The MA Special Educational Needs and Inclusion programme is for those wishing to deepen their knowledge, practice and professional skills in the fields of Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion. The SEN masters programme equips you with skills for application in various professional contexts. The rich curriculum is a strength of our programme; content draws upon the most recent evidenced-based practices and policies for inclusion and issues of debate nationally and internationally.
The Masters in Special Education is made up of modules which help you to critically reflect on debates relating to inclusive practice in a variety of settings and contexts. You will be able to choose from a selection of optional modules so you can study what interests you most.
We also offer this special needs education masters with our overseas partner in Thailand at Village International Education Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.
Highlights
- The masters in special educational needs and inclusion has a highly experienced and supportive teaching team who have a variety of teaching and research experiences, locally, nationally and internationally, which are embedded into the learning experience.
- Modules are relevant to those working, or have aspirations of working, in services or settings which support individuals with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
- The Subject Area has a strong reputation for research in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion. As a result, there are opportunities to pursue your research interests towards a PhD.
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The big and spacious modern Senate building has various types of learning spaces, teaching rooms, our Bloomberg suite, Morley Room lecture hall, and cafes.
Waterside campus has everything students needs from: Learning Hub featuring 24/7 library, Creative Hub, on-site shop, restaurant, cafes and food outlets, multi-faith chaplaincy, student village hall, Students' Union and more. With only a short walk over the bridge into the town centre.
The Learning Hub and Student Information Desk would be a student's first point of call when needing support.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the MA SEN degree will possess one of the following:
- Good honours Degree of a UK University. Or,
- Good honours Degree from a recognised University other than in the UK. Or,
- QTS or equivalent. Applicants working in children’s services without QTS with an ordinary degree or Early Years Teacher Status or QTLS will be considered. Or,
- Applicants who have recent professional experience of three years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicants will be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the course by providing: portfolio evidence of significant professional engagement in education or services for children at graduate equivalent level and/or a piece of written text. This portfolio sets out details of the relevant career pathway of the candidate, including a summary of their specific responsibilities relating to children & young people in schools or other settings. Or,
- Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits undertaken on a UK accredited initial teacher education programme will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits if applicants are able to demonstrate that their level 7 credits focussed upon an SEN specialism and was achieved recently. Or,
- Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits on the Postgraduate Certificate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits.
For more information on how to make an application for the masters in special educational needs and inclusion, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted for the special educational needs masters relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £8,500
- UK – Part Time: £4,250 per 90 credits year one and £4,250 year 2*
- International – Full Time: £17,495
*may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Staff
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Careers and Employability
If you are already working in the field of SEN, disabilities and Inclusion then the in-depth knowledge you will gain from this Special Education Needs Course can help you to improve your practice or apply for management positions. A range of other career options in education, social care and voluntary sectors will also be possible, such as being an advocate, learning mentor, or family adviser. If you want to pursue further postgraduate research there is also the possibility of studying for a PhD.
