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University of Glasgow: Inclusive Education: Research, Policy & Practice (Online Distance Learning)

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department School of Education View department profile
Web www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education
Email Ines.Alves@glasgow.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Inclusive Education considers learner diversity, including disability, gender, poverty, and addresses global priorities in education, such as inclusion and equity, according to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encourages you to critically engage with questions such as: Which learners are disadvantaged or excluded in our education systems? How can we develop socially just practices, policies and research, that support the access, participation and success of all learners?

WHY THIS PROGRAMME - Our research-informed courses will help you to think about practice and policy in the light of current educational thinking and enable you to consider how an inclusive/special education system might operate in schools and other educational institutions.

  • You will discuss recent theories related to many of the conditions and labels associated with special educational needs/additional support needs and have the opportunity to develop practice that takes account of these within an inclusive framework. In particular you can specialise in autism, behaviour, gifted and talented, dyslexia, English as an Additional Language and disability.

  • You can tailor research projects to provide the maximum relevance and benefit to your interests and work. You will explore how effective learning and teaching can support the Sustainable Development Goal 4 – to ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning by 2030 (United Nations).

  • On completion of the degree, you will receive Professional Recognition from the GTC Scotland. The award recognises the enhanced, significant, sustained and reflective enquiry you have undertaken, and the development of your professional learning in a particular area.GCTS Professional Recognition Accredited Programme

  • This programme has continued to attract both national and international students. Consistently rated as excellent by our students, this programme brings together students and researchers with an interest in inclusive/special education.

  • The international community is seeking to develop inclusive, equitable and quality education for all by 2030. This programme offers you the opportunity to consider how this will be achieved. A highlight for both international and Scottish students is the opportunity to work together as they seek to support all learners.

  • Education at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2025.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take two or three core courses and one optional course. Courses are delivered during the day, evening or at a distance to suit your needs.

Core courses Practitioner Enquiry; Developing Inclusive Pedagogy (PgDip only) Evolving Concept Of Inclusive Education The Learner And The Curriculum (DLS)

Optional courses may include Developing Literacies: An Inclusive Perspective Highly Able Learners, Raising Attainment & Achievement Identities, Relationships and Behaviours in Education Inclusive Classrooms, Inclusive Pedagogies

Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

The University of Glasgow’s School of Education is an ambitious, major international research-led institution with traditional roots in Scottish higher education. We invest in the future of education through world-class research that advances knowledge and practice. Respected for contributions to policy and practice, our teaching and research benefits from strong partnerships with education communities.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Education is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen. 

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