MEd Inclusive Education: The University of Manchester

Course description

The course provides students with the opportunity to engage critically with theory, research and practice in the field of special and inclusive education, and explores a range of different perspectives. Students have opportunities to observe school practice and to carry out their own research projects in schools. There is a strong emphasis on applied research. The theory explored within course sessions is examined in the context of practice in the field. In this way the course addresses global issues of inclusion, while at the same time enabling students to engage with, and study, the ways in which governments, local authorities, schools and local communities can reduce barriers to participation and learning for all children.

Course aims

The course provides students with the opportunity to engage critically with theory, research and practice in inclusive education, and explores a range of different perspectives. Students have opportunities to observe school practice and to carry out their own research projects in schools. There is a strong emphasis on applied research. The theory explored within course sessions is examined in the context of practice in the field. In this way the course addresses global issues of inclusion, while at the same time enabling students to engage with, and study, the ways in which governments, local authorities, schools and local communities can reduce barriers to participation and learning for all children.

The course aims to develop critical skills in the evaluation and analysis of current research, theory and practice in special and inclusive education; and to foster an ethos of independent and collaborative learning and research.

Entry requirements

• Academic entry qualification overview: A good honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. Applicants must have experience of working in the field of education.
• English language: Students whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 7.0 with 7 in the writing component or TOEFL 600 paper based or 250 computer based, with 4.5 on Test of Written English.