MA Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion at University of Sunderland

The MA Special Educational Needs, Disability (SEND) and Inclusion is a flexible postgraduate degree. Grounded in critical and current perspectives, the course supports development across a wide range of educational settings. It also applies to fields such as policy, leadership, and government. During the course, you'll gain the skills to engage with, interpret, and carry out master's-level research. You'll also work collaboratively to shape, challenge, and refine your knowledge of inclusion across a range of contexts.

Department: Education and Teacher Training  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years distance learning  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Please note, you'll choose only one of the 60-credit core modules when studying this course.

Career pathways

Are you a teacher or education professional looking to deepen your expertise? Do you want to broaden your career pathway in inclusive education? The degree offers a clear progression route into roles that aim to improve outcomes for children, young people, and adults. It focuses particularly on SEND within a wider commitment to inclusive education.

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