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MA Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (Autism Pathway)

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    MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Course Description

This course will help you to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, specialising in the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome. This specialist pathway is ideal for professionals working in early years, primary or secondary schools, further and higher education, voluntary sector, advisory roles, and residential settings. You can also study this course if you have a personal interest, subject to entry requirements.

Highlights

  • The course has a highly experienced and supportive teaching team who have a variety of teaching and research experiences in autism, 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 autism
  • The Subject Area has a strong reputation for research in autism. As a result, there are opportunities to pursue your research interests towards a PhD

Entry Requirements

Applicants 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.

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Fees

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Module Details

SENM032 Perspectives on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

SENM034 Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Difficulty and/or Complex Needs

SENM006 Physical Disabilities: Contexts & Interventions

SENM026 Understanding Autism Spectrum

SENM027 Evaluating Approaches for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

EDUM075 Organisational based Project

EDUM077 Research Methods

SENM019 Key Concepts in Inclusion and Diversity

SENM021 The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 1)

SENM022 The National Award for SEN Coordination (Part 2)

SENM039 Attachment and Relationships

SENM035 Understanding the Nature of Literacy Difficulties and Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)

SENM024 Understanding Challenging Behaviour in People with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities

SENM033 Promoting Cultural and Linguistic Participation and Inclusion

EDUM100 Research Thesis

EDUM079 Dissertation

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