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Institute of EducationProfessional Development ProgrammePostgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MA Inclusive Education &Special Educational Needs, 2012/13Masters-level study in Inclusive Education & SEN at ManchesterMetropolitan University enables you to deepen and extend yourunderstanding of how to develop more inclusive practices within yourown professional setting.Fact FileLength ofcourseLocationContact2-3 years part-timeDidsbury, ManchesterCourseContacts 0800 027 1410E-mail courses@mmu.ac.ukWebsite www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/2012/9551/ProgrammeLeaderE-mailPeter Hickp.hick@mmu.ac.ukSpecial Features• Courses are led by highlyqualified tutors from the Centrefor Inclusive Education & SEN,with experience as educationalpsychologists or in local authorityadvisory, development and schoolleadership roles• The Programme is linked toworld-leading research at theEducation & Social ResearchInstitute, rated in the top ten foreducational research in the 2008Research Assessment Exercise• Many employers recognizethe value of your professionaldevelopment with us bynegotiating flexible approaches,to enable attendance atevening sessions.IntroductionThe Inclusive Education and SEN pathwayprovides outstanding professionaldevelopment at Masters level, leading toPostgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MAdegrees.

The Centre for InclusiveEducation & SENThe ‘Inclusive Education and SEN’ Mastersprovides outstanding professionaldevelopment opportunities, leading toPostgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MAdegrees. Masters-level study in inclusiveeducation & SEN at ManchesterMetropolitan University enables you todeepen and extend your understanding ofhow to develop more inclusive practiceswithin your own professional setting. Ourteam offers a stimulating balance of studyaround inclusive practice in mainstreamsettings, together with opportunities tofocus on more specialist areas of SEN.Our programme is highly flexible to suitteachers and other professionals workingin a range of settings and phases ofeducation. Many employers recognize thevalue of your professional development andsupervised research with us, by sponsoringall or part of tuition fees, or by negotiatingflexible timetabling.• Courses are led by highly qualifiedlecturers active in research andpublications, with experience aseducational psychologists or as schoolleaders or advisers• Our Education & Social ResearchInstitute is rated in the UK top ten foreducational research by thegovernment’s Research AssessmentExercise (2008)• We have an excellent reputation forspecialist programmes in SpecificLearning Difficulties, Autism SpectrumConditions and Special EducationalNeeds Coordinators• Manchester Metropolitan University’sInstitute of Education is rated‘outstanding’ for initial teacher trainingby Ofsted (2011)• Our campus-based taught programmein inclusive education and SEN givesthe experience of direct teaching andgroup interaction that many studentsprefer• Our Moodle virtual learningenvironment and specialist on-sitelibrary offer all the resources you willneed to succeed with independentstudy in your own timeCourse structurePostgraduate courses at ManchesterMetropolitan University are organised inUnits of study, each worth 30 credits, withan MA requiring a total of 180 credits.Part-time students normally take two 30credit Units per year, one each in theAutumn and Spring terms. Units arenormally offered over 10 evening sessions,usually 5.30-8.00; or 5 Saturdays, usually10.00-4.00.The programme comprises:• Two mandatory Core Units (total 60credits)And either:• Two Option Units (60 credits) and aDissertation (60 credits)Or• Three Option Units (90 credits) and aReport (30 credits)Core Units:The core units are mandatory and focuson key areas of inclusive education. Theyare offered in the Autumn term:• Understanding inclusive educationSaturdays (probably 29/09, 13/10, 03/11,17/11, 01/12: dates to be confirmed)• Research for inclusive educationTuesdays (probably 25/09 – 04/12 withbreak at half term: dates to be confirmed)Option Units:A choice of Option Units is available inthe Spring term, focusing on areas ofspecial educational needs where we canoffer particular expertise. For examplethese may include:• Introduction to the autism spectrum• Specific learning difficulties (dyslexia):developing inclusive practice• Behaviour, emotional and socialdifficulties: developing inclusivepractice• Inclusive teaching for bilingual learnersStudents who for academic or personalreasons are unable to successfullycomplete the 180 credits required for theMasters award may exit with thecompletion of 60 or 120 creditsrespectively (achieved through taughtelements) and be awarded a PostgraduateCertificate or Postgraduate Diploma in thesubject area. It’s also possible to studyjust one Unit per year.AssessmentEach Unit is assessed through a writtenassignment equivalent to 5,000 words;this may include alternative formats suchas a presentation. Each assignment isdesigned to be flexible to enable you tofocus your research on an area that ismost relevant to you. Assignments arenormally submitted 6 weeks aftercompleting tuition, in January or May.‘Research Project’ and ‘Dissertation’ arelonger and are submitted in September.Study SupportEach Unit has a website within our virtuallearning environment, Moodle. Thiscontains all your learning materials plus awealth of additional resources you canaccess from home.The Institute of Education at ManchesterMetropolitan University is fortunate inhaving a dedicated education library oncampus, offering a modern, relaxedlearning environment which is kept up-todatewith books and journals in the areaof inclusive education and specialeducational needs.

“My confidence has grown immeasurably! I am really enjoyingmy learning and taking it back to the workplace with me!”“I am more confident in addressing student’s issues in myclassroom due to having a greater understanding of their needs.”“When discussing SEN issues in School, I feel confidentto discuss practices I have studied on this course.”From a recent student evaluation of a unit on Inclusion and SENAll students have access to a StudentSupport Officer and to a range of StudySkills resources. The Core Units includespecialist briefings on information skillsand assignment writing.Accrediting Prior Learning• Masters credits in a relevant area ofeducation from another University canbe recognised, within ManchesterMetropolitan University regulations• Students with PGCE accredited atMasters level can have up to 60 credits• SENCOs who have been awardedPGCert (NASENCo) have 60 credits• Specialist teachers with a PostgraduateCertificate or Diploma in an area ofSEN can have their credits recognisedtowards MA• Experienced teachers can be awarded30 credits for ‘Accreditation of PriorExperiential Learning’ (APEL) bycompleting an APEL Unit including awritten assignment• Senior teachers who have completedNPQH can be awarded 60 credits bycompleting an application including awritten assignmentFeesFor 2012/13 fees are £660 per 30 creditUnit, or £1320 for two Units for the year.Fees can be paid by instalment.Schools or other employers can sponsortuition fees in full or part. This isexceptionally good value for schools orcolleges, with teachers studying in theirown time researching issues of value tothe school with the support of theUniversity.The Department for Education has aScholarship Fund to pay tuition fees forMasters level Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment for teachers, with SEN asa priority area. Look out forannouncements of Scholarships for2012/13.You can also apply for a Professionaland Career Development Loan, detailsare available from:http://www.mmu.ac.uk/studentfinance/support_postgrad_students.phpEntry requirements• EITHER a good Honours degree(minimum second class or equivalent)together with introductory experiencerelevant to inclusive education.• OR teaching or other equivalentprofessional qualification and relevantexperience; with evidence of abilityto study successfully at Masterslevel. In this case you may berequired to complete a qualifyingassignment, for example: an essay, acritical review, a written statement,an unseen written paper.Where will I study?This programme is offered at Didsburycampus, which is located in anattractive urban village 5 miles south ofManchester city centre. Transport linksbetween Didsbury and Manchester arevery good, with frequent buses andtrains.What career opportunitiescould this programme open upfor me?Many of our students go on to take up arange of leadership roles related toinclusion and diversity in schools andother educational settings; or for examplebecome Special Educational NeedsCoordinators.What are the opportunities forfurther study?There are opportunities for successfulstudents to progress to research degreeswith the Education and Social ResearchInstitute, leading to Ed.D or PhD.How do I apply?You can download an application formfrom our website at:http://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/2012/9551/Or you can request an application formthrough Manchester MetropolitanUniversity’s Direct Admissions office byphoning us on 0161 247 6969 where staffcan also offer advice on the applicationprocess.After completing the application form,please e-mail to direct@mmu.ac.uk orpost to:Direct Admissions TeamManchester Metropolitan UniversityAll Saints (GMS), Manchester M15 6BH

This publication is available in alternative formats.Please telephone 0161 247 2029Institute of EducationManchester Metropolitan University’sInstitute of Education is acknowledged to beone of the UK’s leading internationallyrecognised, educational centres.In addition to providing initial teachertraining, the Institute has an extensiveportfolio of postgraduate courses inprofessional development. There are a widerange of courses covering areas such asInclusive Education, Childhood Studies &Practice, Urban Education, ScienceTechnology Engineering and Maths (STEM),Primary and Secondary Education, LanguageEducation, Coaching and Mentoring, Makerteacher (Art) and Education leadership andManagement. Professional DevelopmentProgrammes are taught on a part-time basisoutside normal working hours to ensure thatthey are as accessible as possible.The Education and Social Research Institute(ESRI) is one of the leading UK centres forapplied educational research and evaluation.Alternative FormatIf you need the information on this leaflet tobe supplied in an alternative format, such astext only, please visit our website where allinformation is available in text only formats orcontact us and we will arrange to provide analternative format for you.Further informationFor further information about study opportunities in the Institute of Education,please visit our website at www.ioe.mmu.ac.ukManchester Metropolitan University Course EnquiriesTo make a course enquiry go to www.mmu.ac.uk/course-enquiryThis information is correct at the time of going to press. For terms and conditions applicable tothe provision of the University’s Educational Services please refer to the 2011/12 Prospectus.Printed on 9 Lives Offset using vegetable based inks.IOE23-11/11-MMU1261-PT