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MA Education: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Distance Learning) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore pedagogy, practice, and policy related to special education needs and disabilities with this online Master's in SEND. Apply your learning to practical situations within your own setting, using your knowledge to drive effective change in inclusive SEND provision and practice. Advance your professional skills and expertise in SEND through the development of a research culture. Study this Master's programme online, working around your current commitments.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, Education and Theology  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Research design, Change agency and strategy: from research to practice, Academic paper and conference presentation, Critical perspectives on SEND and inclusive practice in schools, Developing effective and inclusive pedagogies for learners with SEND.

Career pathways

Our SEND degree supports your long-term career development. You will learn to contribute to strategic development and leadership of SEND at a classroom or whole-school level. You will also develop your confidence and ability to articulate an argument.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification approved by the University. As such, we welcome applications from all those interested in pursuing an academic programme of study. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,630 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 12,150 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)

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