Education Inclusion and Special Educational Needs PGCert / MA

PGCert / MAPostgraduateEducation

Part Time Available

Course Highlights

Study at a university ranked 64th in the world for Education.
Combine disability-studies foundations with practical leadership development.
Specialise in areas such as autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.
Flexible evening classes, online lectures and weekend sessions for working professionals.

What You'll Study

Taught part-time through evening classes, online lectures and weekend sessions, combining seminars and workshops with self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and a final dissertation.

PGCert (Year 1)

Three core modules (60 credits) grounding you in inclusion and SEND.

Cross-Cultural Issues in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities20 credits
Inclusion: Universal and Specialist Approaches20 credits
Evaluation and Policy Analysis for Inclusive Education20 credits

MA — Year 2 specialisms

Choose three specialist modules (60 credits).

Select 60 credits from specialisms including:

Autism20 credits
ADHD20 credits
Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties20 credits
Learning Disabilities20 credits

MA — Year 3 dissertation

An independent education dissertation (60 credits).

Dissertation60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:2 degree or above, with a personal statement (500-700 words) and two references (one academic, one professional).

English: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component), or an accepted equivalent.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Graduates progress into roles such as inclusion coordinator, special-education consultant and policy adviser.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Postgraduate Certificate / Master of Arts (MA)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:2 honours degree

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

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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What You'll Study

Taught part-time through evening classes, online lectures and weekend sessions, combining seminars and workshops with self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and a final dissertation.

PGCert (Year 1)

Three core modules (60 credits) grounding you in inclusion and SEND.

Cross-Cultural Issues in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities20 credits
Inclusion: Universal and Specialist Approaches20 credits
Evaluation and Policy Analysis for Inclusive Education20 credits

MA — Year 2 specialisms

Choose three specialist modules (60 credits).

Select 60 credits from specialisms including:

Autism20 credits
ADHD20 credits
Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties20 credits
Learning Disabilities20 credits

MA — Year 3 dissertation

An independent education dissertation (60 credits).

Dissertation60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:2 degree or above, with a personal statement (500-700 words) and two references (one academic, one professional).

English: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component), or an accepted equivalent.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.