The MA Inclusion at Birmingham

For those passionate about making a difference

Are you passionate about social justice for children and adults with special educational needs? Do you want to study part-time for a specialist SEN qualification? Then our MA Inclusion is for you. With more than forty years of delivering distance education and a trusted global reputation, you can be confident you are in safe and expert hands.

Our online MA Inclusion programme (with specialist pathways) will give you the confidence to support children, young people or adults with diverse needs and in a variety of settings, including education, health and social care.

Our students are typically teachers, carers, social workers, health professionals and disability support staff, all with a shared interest in developing strategies for inclusive practice that are based on the best research evidence.

The programme is ideal for those involved in a variety of roles in both UK and international settings. You can choose a specialist pathway to deepen your understanding of inclusive practice in a range of contexts.

Online delivery 

Our programme is taught online, part-time and gives you the flexibility to study around other commitments. We provide:

  • Online materials: content is released weekly for you to study at your own pace.
  • Online live classes: these sessions enhance your learning experience by allowing you to meet and interact with your instructor and classmates as you study.
  • Course highlights

    - We are a leading research base for inclusive education and special educational needs.

    - You will have the opportunity to develop a specialism with a range of modules.

    - Our courses encourage reflective practice, bringing learning back to your own context.

    - You will receive high quality tutoring from senior practitioners and researchers.

    - You will join a lively community of like-minded practitioner students, benefiting from our local, national and international networks.

    The Department of DISN

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