Inclusive and Special Education

Entry requirements

The programme is open to primary and post-primary teachers who are employed in a position that is funded by the Department of Education and who provide Special Education Teaching in recognised primary schools, post-primary schools, and in other recognised educational services. Teachers serving in special schools and special classes are also eligible to apply.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Today’s classrooms must be truly inclusive to support diversity and meet everyone’s needs. This part-time course equips teachers with skills and knowledge to provide first-class inclusive and special education.

This programme is open to primary and post-primary teachers who provide special education teaching, teachers in special schools and classes, and special education teachers in further education and alternative settings.*

You’ll gain an understanding of important principles and concepts of inclusion and special education, and learn more about short and long-term planning and inclusive pedagogies and teaching practices. You’ll also explore the role of effective collaboration and leadership for inclusion in your school setting.

Grow your knowledge, skills and competencies
Fully funded by the Department of Education and Youth (including substitution where required), the course offers a hybrid study format with on-campus and online learning. You’ll also get the opportunity to observe practice in other educational settings to give you an insight into special educational provisions different to your own.

Participants who successfully complete the course, and who meet the relevant entry requirements, will be eligible to seek admission to the Master of Education (MEd) in Special Educational Needs (MEdEn) programme run at the School of Inclusive and Special Education. Credit for completion of the postgraduate diploma will be given to those who progress to the MEdEn programme.

*Subject to the specifications as set out in the DES Circular annually.