MA Special and Additional Learning Needs uel.ac.uk/pg-saln This online course is a collaboration between UEL and the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe (ICEP). It will build on your skills to enhance education quality for children and young people with special and additional learning needs worldwide. The flexible format allows you to work around existing commitments while gaining a postgraduate qualification, regardless of location. You will have access to our online library facility, with thousands of e-books and journals, as well as reading materials, links to relevant policies, and audio and video materials. You will also participate in interactive tasks, where students discuss issues in the light of their own educational background. Course content • Research Methods and Dissertation (core)
• Dyslexia and Literacy: Issues, Perspectives and Best Practice (opt) • Understanding Behaviour Perspectives and Best Practice (opt) • Inclusive Education: Collaboration and Best Practice (opt) • Exceptionally Able Learners: Theories Perspectives and Best Practice (opt) • Applied Behavioural Analysis: Critical Exploration and Practice (opt) • Autism Spectrum Disorders: Contemporary Perspectives and Best Practice (opt)
Duration Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree. Start date September
Career opportunities This course will help you to develop transferable skills suitable for a variety of careers in areas such as therapy, support work, social work, educational psychology and work with adults with additional needs. It also allows those working in teaching to gain expertise in the increasingly sought after area of special needs.
MA Special Educational Needs uel.ac.uk/pg-sen The MA Special Educational Needs (SEN) will help you to critically engage with the latest thinking about inclusive and specialist education. It will also develop your understanding of SEN and inclusion theory. You will become a reflective practitioner with the ability to use research to inform your own practice. The teaching methods for this course involve lectures, face-to-face tutorials and small discussion groups. We focus on collaborative learning, building on the strength of our students’ shared experience, knowledge and expertise. Each module is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, where you can access key readings, additional materials and our discussion board. You will be assessed on your coursework for the PGCert and PGDip modules, and your dissertation for the master’s module.
Course content • Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education (opt) • Exploring Behaviour Theories and Perspectives for Practice (opt) • Exploring Literacy Difficulties and Dyslexia: Themes and Perspectives (opt) • Autism Spectrum Conditions and Educational Approaches (opt) • Leadership and SEND (opt) • Professional Practice in SEN (opt) • SEN Research Methodologies and Dissertation (core)
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Entry requirements Minimum 2.2 Honours degree. Start date September January
Career opportunities This course will help you to develop transferable skills suitable for a variety of careers. Graduates working in teaching can gain expertise for a career in special needs education. The course can also help you specialise in areas such as therapy, support work, social work, educational psychology, and working with adults with additional needs. 69