MA in Special and Inclusive Education

University of Nottingham Malaysia

This programme is designed for teachers or other professionals who have an interest in increasing their knowledge and skills in the field of special needs.The MA Special and Inclusive Education is suitable if you are:interested in developing your knowledge and understanding of children and young people with special educational needsworking as a teacher or associated professional in mainstream education or specialised settings wishing to extend your skills and practicean experienced professional or new to working with children with additional needsMalaysia-based or an international studentThe programme offers a comprehensive focus on contemporary debates within special and inclusive education including local, national and international policies and approaches. We focus on the specific needs of children with learning difficulties and disabilities, communication impairments, literacy difficulties/dyslexia, autism and ADHD to illustrate the challenges encountered in professional practice.Critical exploration of current theory and research inform consideration of pedagogical approaches as well as the development of effective systems and structures for working with parents/carers and different agencies.This programme provides high quality professional development that offers flexibility for students to pursue areas of interest and specialisms.Why choose this course?The internationally respected MA Special and Inclusive Education qualification supports career progression through:evaluating effective approaches to supporting disabled children and young people including those with moderate to severe and complex learning difficulties and/or personal, social, emotional and behaviour difficultiesexploring values and beliefs, policy, legislation, multi-agency working and involvement of families and disabled children and young peoplebuilding confidence in your professional practice skillspromoting personal development through reflection and critical analysis of your own beliefs and practicesincreasing your academic and research skills which will support future doctorate level study including, for example, a Doctorate in Education or Educational Psychology or a PhD Special Educational Needs Co-ordinatorsCareersOur graduates embark on successful careers within both education and academia. Many also branch out using their acquired leadership skills to work with international organisations and NGOs.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences