Inclusive Education

About the course

This exciting and demanding masters course gives you the opportunity to develop a range of in depth skills – which are applicable in a range of senior and management roles in education and learning – and to specialise in inclusive education.

This is a specialist award with two specialist modules: The Struggle for Inclusive Education; and Transformative Education in an Inclusive Context.

You will be taught by educational professionals and assessed using techniques including group and individual projects and assignments, research, presentations, tutorials, reports and essays. At all times this rewarding course is relevant and focused, preparing you for additional responsibilities in your current and future career.

What you will learn

This course allows rigorous academic investigations into education, and issues in inclusive education in particular. You will acquire a range of advanced skills and abilities necessary to enable you to pursue the demands of your chosen programme successfully.

You will learn how to explore educational research and make informed comment on the applicability, relevance and usefulness of theories, concepts, models, methodologies and techniques applied to practice.

What you will study

The MA Inclusive Education award requires 180 credits. The Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education is an exit award and worth 120 credits. The Postgraduate Certificate in Inclusive Education is also an exit award and worth 60 credits.

To obtain an MA Inclusive Education you will undertake three core modules, three option modules and a dissertation.

There are core modules, optional modules (including the specialist modules) and a dissertation.

Dissertation (60 credits)

You must undertake a dissertation in a subject consistent with inclusive education.

Special features

• This course is designed to address the professional development needs of experienced education practitioners with a particular interest in inclusive education. The pathways and modules are flexible. You decide which route and which modules suit you.

• The University of Bolton has a long-standing and excellent reputation for the teaching of education courses, and professional development in particular.

• We understand that studying for a masters degree takes commitment and an investment of time, money and effort. You will be taught by experienced educational professionals and have one-to-one tutor support throughout your postgraduate studies.

• You will benefit from small group learning as well as one-to-one support from tutors throughout your course, whatever your chosen route.

• As well as excellent teaching facilities and a supportive atmosphere, the University of Bolton campus also offers 24/7 IT access and WiFi all students.

Careers and professional development

A masters course at the University of Bolton will also help you to develop a number of career-enhancing skills in addition to your subject specific knowledge and understanding. These include interpersonal skills, research skills, oral and written presentation skills, independent working, and time and project management skills.

On graduation you will automatically become a member of the University's alumni association, gaining access to a wide range of university facilities, including libraries, journals and periodicals as well as professional and employment advice, throughout your career.

Mode of attendance: 2-5 years Part-time