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University of Bedfordshire: Education (Special Educational Needs)
| Institution | University of Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education and English Language |
| Web | http://www.beds.ac.uk |
| admission@beds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 3300 073 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This flexible, part-time Master’s is designed for practising professionals in special educational needs and disability (SEND) or those interested in research in the field; it is ideal for inspirational educators who want to transform the prospects of others. The course makes use of the latest policy and research to support you in making meaningful connections between your studies and your own experiences. You also benefit from a choice of optional units, allowing you to tailor the course to your own personal and career aims.
Facilities and specialist equipment - Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
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Forest School for training in outdoor learning
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Specialist sensory building for teaching SEND
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Extensive library with physical learning spaces and online resources to support your studies
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across our region. This network is extended nationally and internationally through research activity, putting us in a strong position when it comes to understanding national priorities, issues and key developments in SEND.
Your student experience - The course team have extensive experience, are all professionals who understand the sector and contribute to wider knowledge through cutting-edge research.The course covers a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of working in SEND and is informed by recent research.
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Through activities and assessments, you develop analytical and practical skills that support you to progress successfully along your chosen career path.
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The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individualised support.
Career opportunities This Master’s qualification gives you the confidence, knowledge and critical skills to apply for senior posts in the field of education; it will also enhance your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts. Previous graduates have also gone on to undertake PhD/EdD study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants should also be practising teachers or other educators working in the area of special educational needs provision in schools or other educational institutions. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This flexible, part-time Master’s is designed for practising professionals in special educational needs and disability (SEND) or those interested in research in the field; it is ideal for inspirational educators who want to transform the prospects of others. The course makes use of the latest policy and research to support you in making meaningful connections between your studies and your own experiences. You also benefit from a choice of optional units, allowing you to tailor the course to your own personal and career aims.
Facilities and specialist equipment - Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
-
Forest School for training in outdoor learning
-
Specialist sensory building for teaching SEND
-
Extensive library with physical learning spaces and online resources to support your studies
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across our region. This network is extended nationally and internationally through research activity, putting us in a strong position when it comes to understanding national priorities, issues and key developments in SEND.
Your student experience - The course team have extensive experience, are all professionals who understand the sector and contribute to wider knowledge through cutting-edge research.The course covers a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of working in SEND and is informed by recent research.
-
Through activities and assessments, you develop analytical and practical skills that support you to progress successfully along your chosen career path.
-
The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individualised support.
Career opportunities This Master’s qualification gives you the confidence, knowledge and critical skills to apply for senior posts in the field of education; it will also enhance your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts. Previous graduates have also gone on to undertake PhD/EdD study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants should also be practising teachers or other educators working in the area of special educational needs provision in schools or other educational institutions. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This flexible, part-time Master’s is designed for practising professionals in special educational needs and disability (SEND) or those interested in research in the field; it is ideal for inspirational educators who want to transform the prospects of others. The course makes use of the latest policy and research to support you in making meaningful connections between your studies and your own experiences. You also benefit from a choice of optional units, allowing you to tailor the course to your own personal and career aims.
Facilities and specialist equipment - Multimedia space for webinars and podcasting
-
Forest School for training in outdoor learning
-
Specialist sensory building for teaching SEND
-
Extensive library with physical learning spaces and online resources to support your studies
Industry links We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations across our region. This network is extended nationally and internationally through research activity, putting us in a strong position when it comes to understanding national priorities, issues and key developments in SEND.
Your student experience - The course team have extensive experience, are all professionals who understand the sector and contribute to wider knowledge through cutting-edge research.The course covers a wide range of theoretical and practical aspects of working in SEND and is informed by recent research.
-
Through activities and assessments, you develop analytical and practical skills that support you to progress successfully along your chosen career path.
-
The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individualised support.
Career opportunities This Master’s qualification gives you the confidence, knowledge and critical skills to apply for senior posts in the field of education; it will also enhance your chances for promotion and employment in other contexts. Previous graduates have also gone on to undertake PhD/EdD study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants should also be practising teachers or other educators working in the area of special educational needs provision in schools or other educational institutions. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Summary
This MA is designed for practicing professionals, or those interested in research, in special educational needs and disability (SEND) – usually in schools, the lifelong learning sector, and universities.
Its modular structure allows you to personalise your choice of units and progress at a pace that best suits you, with a final phase focused on educational research via a dissertation.
The MA Education engages you with key issues in education and aims to encourage your evidence-based practice, as you make direct and meaningful connections between the course and your own experiences and aspirations.
The course helps you to broaden your knowledge educational ideas and research findings, as you identify and justify recommendations for further action. This places you in a better position to develop your work as a classroom practitioner or school leader.
Intermediate qualifications available:
Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
Why choose this course?
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Study on a modular course designed for professionals in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), that allows you to accumulate credit at a pace that suits you, with assessments based around needs specific to your role in your educational organisation
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Explore the process of teaching, learning support and/or educational leadership, focusing on personal, academic and vocational interests relevant to your educational context
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Develop your understanding of assessment formats with a negotiated focus in support of both individual and organisational needs
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Gain from undertaking primary research that informs your current practice, as well as acquiring the necessary research skills to engage in future research and progress to a Ph.D. or EdD programme
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Benefit from a course that provides a clear progression route following completion of your Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course, develops both you and the organisation within which you work, and could be used as the basis for further study at the doctoral level (Ph.D. and EdD).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. Applicants should also be practising teachers or other educators working in the area of special educational needs provision in schools or other educational institutions. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
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