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Education (SEND) (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) MA
Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Harcourt Hill Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Overview
Explore the practices, pedagogies and policies in SEND today - and create truly inclusive learning spaces.
On this course, you’ll examine how educational policy and practices impact children with additional and varied needs. You’ll explore the latest theory and research on inclusion. You’ll examine data and scrutinise policy. And you’ll explore topics like:
emotional development & attachment
social, emotional and mental health needs
speech, language and communication needs
more complex learner profiles
You’ll develop an authoritative understanding of evidence-informed practices that can support children with additional and varied needs. And you’ll know how, when and where to use them. You’ll gain new insights into your own practice or organisational culture. And you’ll be able to confidently create learning environments where all children can experience care, belonging and success.
You’ll graduate ready to effect change - in your individual practice, across your school, or through research.
Career prospects
Students hoping to develop their careers in the world of SEND now have the opportunity to achieve a named MA Education award in special educational needs and disability
The MA Education (SEND) award will confirm to any future employer that you are a dedicated and resilient professional, capable of working at Masters level with a specialism in SEND.
There will be opportunities to develop skills in digital literacy, critical thinking and research evaluation - all of which represent transferable skills in the workplace
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 16,100per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
46th
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Campus address
Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BP, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
47th out of 91 10
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Entry standards
/ Max 224123 55%68th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10091.0 91%3rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.80 70%90th
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