About the course

This course will help you to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, specialising in the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome. This specialist pathway is ideal for professionals working in early years, primary or secondary schools, further and higher education, voluntary sector, advisory roles, and residential settings. You can also study this course if you have a personal interest, subject to entry requirements.

　　Special Educational Needs and Inclusion will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of various aspects related to autism. Our modules will help you to understand autism from the perspective of the individual and the family, focusing on theories that explore the strengths and needs of individuals. In order to help you evaluate best practice, including your own, we will take you through a thorough analysis of evidence-based approaches. Overall, we aim to help you to reduce the barriers that individuals with autism face in education and wider society. The course has a highly experienced and supportive teaching team who have a variety of teaching and research experiences in autism, which are embedded into the learning experience Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£16,500

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Northampton
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Northampton
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Northampton
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Northampton
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Northampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Northampton

Applicants will possess one of the following:

　　Good honours Degree of a UK University

　　Or

　　Good honours Degree from a recognised University other than in the UK

　　Or

　　QTS or equivalent. Applicants working in children’s services without QTS with an ordinary degree or Early Years Teacher Status or QTLS will be considered.

　　Or

　　Applicants who have recent professional experience of three years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicants will be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the course by providing: portfolio evidence of significant professional engagement in education or services for children at graduate equivalent level and/or a piece of written text. This portfolio sets out details of the relevant career pathway of the candidate, including a summary of their specific responsibilities relating to children & young people in schools or other settings.

　　Or

　　Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits undertaken on a UK accredited initial teacher education programme will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits if applicants are able to demonstrate that their level 7 credits focussed upon an SEN specialism and was achieved recently.

　　Or

　　Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits on the Postgraduate Certificate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits.

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall (minimum score: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Writing – 17, Speaking- 20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Northampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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