Special and Inclusive Education MA

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

1 years

Intake

SepSep

English Requirement

IELTS 6.5

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 58,700

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	No data

The program offers a comprehensive examination of contemporary debates in special and inclusive education, encompassing local, national, and international policies and approaches. We focus on the specific needs of children with learning difficulties and disabilities, communication impairments, literacy challenges/dyslexia, autism, and ADHD, highlighting the challenges faced in professional practice.

A critical exploration of current theory and research informs the consideration of pedagogical approaches and the development of effective systems and structures for collaborating with parents, caregivers, and various agencies.

This program provides high-quality professional development with flexibility, allowing students to pursue their areas of interest and specialization.

Entry Requirements

A relevant second class honours degree (or international equivalent). Relevant experience may be required for some of the modules. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

For other qualifications and certificates please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Our graduates enjoy successful careers in both education and academia. Many also leverage their leadership skills to work with international organizations and NGOs.

For the MA in Education: Special and Inclusive Education, you will need to successfully complete 180 credits. This will be composed of two core modules and two electives of 30 credits each. In addition, you will need to submit a dissertation, worth 60 credits, in a subject related to one of the modules and approved by your tutor.

Typical core modules

Debating Special and Inclusive Education

This module focuses on critical issues in special education and inclusive education across the globe, and application of theories, policies, societal issues, and education and inclusive systems on educational provision for individuals who are marginalised, including those with special needs.

Key topics include:

Critiquing definitions of special and inclusive education.
Exploring the sociological, political and theoretical perspectives of inclusion.
Understanding inclusive pedagogies and systems.

Practice Based Inquiry

The content will involve you in active critical consideration of participating in and leadership of practitioner inquiry in relation to professional context mapping and workplace learning.

These processes will be achieved through:

conceptualising different kinds of practitioner inquiry relevant to work-based understanding and development (purposes, processes, contexts, dilemmas, outcomes).
examining a range of approaches to educational inquiry, with an emphasis on action research.
developing an inquiry into your professional context.

Dissertation

This substantive piece of scholarship within the field of the course will normally be based on interests and skills you have developed in the course of the modules already studied.

You will choose a topic in consultation with your course leader and an appropriate supervisor.

Typical optional modules

Communication and Literacy

This module focuses on the importance of communication and its close links to the development of literacy. This module explores the development of both communication and literacy skills, issues that arise in individuals with communication and literacy difficulties and educational support for communication and literacy development.

Key topics include:

Critiquing theories of communication and literacy development.
Understanding the impact of communication and literacy difficulties including among individuals with learning disability, autism, Down syndrome and dyslexia.
Evaluating communication and literacy assessments and interventions.

Responding Mindfully to Challenging Behavior

This module focuses on developing a critical understanding of theories on behaviour and relationship management, and reflecting on how these theories influence practical issues concerning the management of individuals with special needs.

Key topics include:

Developing an awareness in reflexivity as a key resource and skill in facilitating other individuals and groups.
Relating theories and practices related to managing relationships and behaviour in educational contexts.
Understanding of whole school issues relating to responding mindfully to challenging behaviours and meeting the needs of individuals with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Meet the tutor

Please note that we offer only one or two modules at each teaching time point.

To maximise your study period, we highly encourage that you align your programme start date with the first module of your choice.

Please email the programme coordinator if you need help with module selection.

Special and Inclusive Education MA

Special and Inclusive Education MA

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