Education Inclusion and Special Educational Needs PGCert / MA
Course Highlights
- Tailored for those already in practice, offering flexibility and an international perspective to enhance your expertise globally.
- Showcase your learning through diverse assessments, from school improvement plans to academic essays, ensuring practical application.
- Study alongside peers from diverse countries, deepening your understanding of disability within different schooling systems worldwide.
- The MA allows you to personalise your learning, focusing on specific disability areas while mastering whole school inclusion.
- Top 100 University Gain a globally recognised teaching certificate that's accredited by a top 100 UK University
- Develop as a teaching professional while studying in the UAE
- Build high-demand skills aligned with UK and UAE standards, enhancing career prospects with employers.
What You'll Study
Become part of a close-knit, multinational community through flexible evening classes, online lectures, and intensive weekend sessions, tailored for working professionals. Learn through weekly evening classes, synchronous online lectures, and intensive weekend sessions. Designed for working professionals, with evening classes and monthly Saturday sessions to accommodate your busy schedule. Engage with a diverse, multinational community, fostering peer collaboration and shared learning experiences throughout the course. Choose from a variety of assessment options, including school improvement plans, policy evaluations, and academic writing assignments.
Modules
- Cross-Cultural Issues in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities20 credits
- Evaluation and Policy Analysis for Inclusive Education20 credits
- Inclusion: Universal and Specialist Approaches20 credits
Year 1
- Cross-Cultural Issues in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities20 credits
- Evaluation and Policy Analysis for Inclusive Education20 credits
- Inclusion: Universal and Specialist Approaches20 credits
Year 2
- Challenging Behaviour and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Distance Education)20 credits
- Curriculum and Approaches for Autistic Children and Young People20 credits
- Developing Scholarly Practice and Becoming an Agent for Change20 credits
- Developing and Evaluating Interventions for Learners with SLD/PMLD20 credits
- Developmental Psychology and Neurodiversity (Distance Education)20 credits
- Improving Classroom Achievement (Distance Education)20 credits
- Issues in the Education of Children, Young People and Adults Identified with ADHD (Distance Education)20 credits
- Reflective Practice in Meeting the Needs of Learners with SLD/PMLD20 credits
- Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Mental Health: Identification, Assessment & Provision20 credits
- The Educational Needs of Autistic Children and Young People.20 credits
- Understanding the Common and Diverse Needs of Autistic Adults and Young People20 credits
- Using Enabling Practice with Autistic Adults and Young People20 credits
Year 3
- Dissertation60 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
The MA/PGCert in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs at the University of Birmingham Dubai opens diverse career pathways in education, policy, and leadership. Graduates are well-equipped to take on roles such as inclusion coordinators, special education consultants, and policy advisors. The course’s global perspective and flexible learning options also empower you to apply your expertise in various cultural contexts, both in the UAE and internationally. Top 2 We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers High Fliers Research Report 2026 Be in high demand with employers, building a wide range of professional skills linked to UK and UAE standards. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Programme Details
Award
Postgraduate Certificate / Master of Arts
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Certificate, Masters
Subject Area
Education
Campus
Dubai
Study Pattern
Part time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 41,136/yr
Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 41,136 per year. To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Choosing to study with the University of Birmingham Dubai is an exciting decision and you may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our How to Apply page. Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.