About Fees Entry Prospects Apply now Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education MA in Education, Inclusion and Special Needs Postgraduate - Taught MA Open for admission in 2020/21 Start in September Full time Part time MA 1 year 2 years About the course This specialist education pathway seeks to investigate the complexities around the concept of inclusion. Study is focused on those who might experience marginalisation in society, particularly in educational contexts. There is a strong emphasis on finding ways to develop inclusive curricula to meet the needs of all learners including for example, those defined as having special educational needs, travellers, those from challenging backgrounds and ethnic minorities. MA in Education, Inclusion and Special Needs can be studied one year full-time, or two years part-time. What you'll study You may leave the programme after stage 1 with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or after stage 2 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education if you have earned sufficient credits. Core modules All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time. Contemporary and Critical Perspectives in Education Research Methodologies in Education International and Intercultural Perspectives on Education You will be introduced to topics such as international and intercultural education, teaching and learning in culturally diverse settings; international schooling and higher education; local and global inequalities in education; and global citizenship and human rights education. Inclusive and Special Education: Debates, Theories and Implications for Practice Engage with literature about a contested issue within inclusive education. You'll develop your own argument, backed up with evidence, as to your position on this. Linking this argument to a particular context, you'll make recommendations for the development of inclusive practices. Dissertation You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up your own project on a topic you choose, supported by your dissertation supervisor. Apply now to study full time Apply now to study part time Come to an open day Grab a prospectus Where you'll study The location below may not be the exact location of all modules on your timetable. The buildings you'll be taught in can vary each year and depend on the modules you study. Hull Campus Click to view directions on Google Maps Get in touch Course Tutor Sharron Wilkinson Admissions +44 (0)1482 466850 International Enquiries Related courses MA Education course MA Education and Early Childhood course Education postgraduate research degrees Our teaching staff Dr Sharron Wilkinson “The quality of the training I’ve received at the University of Hull, together with my school experience, was outstanding and most enjoyable." Simon Baldwin, PGCE (Chemistry) Fees and funding Home/EU: £7,700 Home/EU (part-time): £855 (20 credits), £2,565 (60 credits), £3,850 (90 credits) Part-time fees are charged pro-rata to the full-time fee, according to the number of credits being studied. UK and EU students can take out a Master’s Loan to help with tuition fees and living costs. They provide up to £11,222 for full-time and part-time taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas. Find out more about Postgraduate Loans. Home/EU fees for 2021 entry have not yet been confirmed. The fees shown are for 2020 entry. International: £14,500 International applicants may need to pay a tuition fee deposit before the start of the course. Visit our tuition fee deposit page for more information. Graduate Scholarship The University of Hull is pleased to offer graduates progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate taught study a £3,000 scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees. Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Graduate Scholarship page. International Scholarships and Bursaries For a list of all scholarships and bursaries for international students, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page. We also offer an International Studentship Scheme Discount of up to £3,500. UK and EU Scholarships and Bursaries The University offers a range of scholarships to help you with your studies. For more information, please visit the UK and EU Scholarships and Bursaries page. Our postgraduate degrees give teachers and other professionals the skills, knowledge and leadership qualities to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and adults. Strong partnerships with hundreds of schools, colleges, community organisations and early years settings. Our range of programmes allow you to specialise in a particular age range or area. We have strong partnerships for initial teacher training and offer a wide range of PGCE programmes at postgraduate level. Entry requirements A minimum of 2.2 Honours degree (or international equivalent) is generally required or appropriate professional experience will be taken into account. If your degree is not in a related subject area, we still welcome your application. This degree is for anyone who is interested in Education in its widest sense; it will not qualify you to teach. International students If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses. Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements. Future prospects Our Masters students explore a range of current educational practice, looking at key issues and policy. Graduates leave with reflective and practical skills and the knowledge they need to contribute to their chosen learning community.