MA Education - Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Overview
Nothing about us without us
Our course is designed for people with an interest in autism and critical disability studies and for practitioners across the age range into post compulsory education. Based on the principles on ‘nothing about us without us’, content is informed by the experiences of people who identify personally with autism and/or SEND. You’ll be prepared for a wide variety of settings, from early years of education through to college or university. Disabled people are actively encouraged to apply and will receive appropriate support.
Why Education (SEND) at LSBU?
- Our expert staff are committed to a practice-based approach, and we collaborate with psychologists to create exciting course modules.
- We’re London’s number one university for ‘Learning Opportunities’ and in the top two for ‘Learning Community’ (National Student Survey 2018).
- 2nd for graduate prospects in Education in London (Sunday Times League Table 2020) and top 3 for career prospects amongst London universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
- The Centre for Educational Research has a number of ongoing disability focused research projects and hosts the Disability Equality Research Network (DERN), ensuring that course content is always research-informed.
- Individual modules and sessions can be taken as Continued Professional Development (CPD).
- You can choose to take the recognised National Award for SEN Co-ordination to further deepen your understanding of autism.
- The Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC) started at LSBU.
Modules
All modules are assessed by a mix of assignments, presentations, research projects and portfolio development.
Year 1
- Part 1 SENCO National Award
- Part 2 SENCO National Award
Year 2
One of these modules will run in an academic year (not both):
- Autism individuality and identity
- Teaching and learning: The needs of learners with special needs, autism and disability
Compulsory modules:
- Research methods
- Dissertation
Entry requirements
An honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent. Please discuss your qualifications with the admissions tutor if you are unsure.
Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and be employed as a teacher in an educational setting.