MA Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

Our MA Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is designed to reflect the interests and ambitions of graduates and practitioners engaged in the complexities and challenges related to SEND. Available in three study modes—full-time (1 year), part-time blended (2 years), and part-time online (2 years), this programme allows you to explore, analyse and critique ideology, pedagogy and sociological frameworks concerning inclusive and specialist education.

Duration: 1 or 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time / online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Vision, Practice and Policy: Shaping the future, Understanding Specific Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Raising Achievement: Meeting the Pastoral and Welfare Needs of Children and Young Adults with SEND, Research Skills, Research Project.

Career pathways

There is growing demand for professionals with expertise in supporting children and young adults with SEND. By completing our MA SEND, you'll be better positioned to apply for such posts, demonstrating a range of skills which will support learners with SEND in various settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to the MA SEND programmes typically requires a second-class degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. We assess each application individually, recognising that academic potential can be demonstrated through various professional and educational backgrounds. We value diverse professional backgrounds and recognise that valuable skills can be developed through various pathways. For international applicants, English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each component. Full-time students are not required to undertake work-related learning.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,675 a year (2026/27). Master's (MA/MSc, 180 credits) full-time; distance learning programme fee also £8,675. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,925 a year (2026/27). Master's (MA/MSc) full-time. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 or 2 years

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