Special Educational Needs (Interdisciplinary Studies)

Entry requirements

Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline. Applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) may be asked to demonstrate potential to achieve a Masters award via a sample of academic writing and interview before an offer is made.

Please note that a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formally the Criminal Records Bureau – CRB) is required for students where they are required to visit settings other than their own.

Months of entry

January, October

Course content

The Special Educational Needs block is designed for practising teachers, educators and others with a personal or professional interest in the field of education. The block aims to provide opportunities for engagement with the key theories, concepts and ideas in education.

This block is part of the ‘Interdisciplinary Studies in Education’ suite of research-informed Masters provision. It offers each student a choice of awards that means they can tailor the available provision to their own research interests.

By studying at Liverpool Hope University, you will be joining an academic community with a strong record in educational research. You will study in a supportive learning environment and be encouraged to develop your own research profile.

Our Special Educational Needs block must be combined with one of the following blocks:

• Developmental Psychology
• Early Childhood
• Education Leadership and Management (part-time only)
• Education
• International Education *subject to availability
• Pedagogy (part-time only)
• Religious Education

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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Qualification and course duration

MA