University of Hull

MA Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

This course will help you become a specialist in inclusive education, honing your critical thinking skills, research knowledge, and ability to create more inclusive learning environments. You'll get to explore how education works around the world, and you’ll dive into inclusive education principles and the challenges they come with. It’s all about making sure that every student matters equally.

Tackle the latest research methods in education and learn how to solve real-world problems by working together with your peers. Learn how to create inclusive classrooms and how to collaborate with different people, suggest changes, and be a positive force for making education better for everyone. You’ll end your Master's with a research project on a topic you care about.

You'll have support from your tutors and peers to help you succeed. This hands-on experience will also give you skills you can use in your future career or further studies. MA Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion

Key highlights

  • Explores how education systems work around the world
  • Covers inclusive education principles and their practical challenges
  • Trains you in the latest research methods in education
  • Collaborative problem-solving on real-world issues with peers
  • Learn to design inclusive classrooms and advocate for change
  • Finishes with a research project on a topic you choose

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000
  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • SEN teacher
  • Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
  • Inclusion manager
  • Learning support coordinator
  • Education policy officer
  • Educational researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,485 per year | International: £18,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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