Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Studies

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification.

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

February, October

Course content

Course subject to Validation

The postgraduate programme in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Studies is designed for teachers, educators and others with a personal and a professional interest in the field of special educational needs and inclusion. The programme offers an opportunity for engagement with the key theories, concepts and ideas from disability studies in order to deepen your understanding of special educational needs and inclusion.

This programme offers a comprehensive exploration of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and inclusion, focusing on the principles, practices, and policies that foster an inclusive environment for all. The relationship between education, disability and professional and educational practices will be considered from various perspectives including an examination of how the field of SEN has evolved over time.

This Masters course also has PGCert and PGDip entry routes available , should you be interested in exploring these options please contact the School of Education (schoolofeducation@hope.ac.uk). However, please note the postgraduate loan is only available for the full masters (180 credits).

Information for international students

Possess a degree from an overseas institution that is judged by the Registrar or Nominee to be equivalent to an upper second class honours degree from a UK University.

For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 minimum of all components. In addition to this, we also accept a wide range of International Qualifications, for more information please visit our English Language Requirements page.

For additional information about country specific entry requirements visit the your country pages

Fees and funding

Visit our Fees and Funding page for further information.