Special Educational Needs

Entry requirements

Open to qualified experienced teachers working in primary and post-primary schools, in special schools or classes or in other recognised educational centres.

• Eligible applicants will have at least three years' teaching experience

There is no Year 1 entry for this programme

Applicants for entry to Year Two must have completed the Department of Education funded 60 credit postgraduate diploma programme of continuing professional development for teachers involved in learning support, inclusive or special education at DCU." (GDISE)

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you a teacher with a keen interest in inclusion? Would you like to carry out your own research on topics such as inclusive pedagogy, teacher self-efficacy, leadership for inclusion or differentiation?

This programme gives you the skills and knowledge to critically investigate the system of inclusive education through an individual research project.

During this part-time, blended learning programme, you’ll learn about research methodologies such as questionnaires, interviews, single-case experimental design, observation and more. You’ll also take part in workshops on data analysis such as qualitative thematic analysis and quantitative data analysis using SPSS software.

Enrol in a one-of-a-kind course to propel your career
The programme is open to qualified, experienced teachers working in primary and post-primary schools, special schools or recognised educational centres. To apply, you must have completed a recognised 60-credit postgraduate diploma programme for teachers involved in learning support, inclusive or special education.

Once you graduate, you can pursue roles in inclusion and special education teaching or you may consider posts in government agencies and departments. You’ll also have the skills and expertise to take on leadership and professional development positions.