Master of Arts in Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs

Progression route to Masters in Professional Studies in Special Educational NeedsAll students will first commence on the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs and if successful may transfer to the Masters.If you have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs, you can apply for the Masters here Apply NowThe Master of Arts in Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs offers a level 9 qualification for all professionals interested in Special Educational Needs (SEN). Entry onto this Masters programme is based on successful completion of three modules (45 ECTs) from the suite of SEN Online Blended Learning modules offered as part of the Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs pathway.Research methods are critical to successful study at MA level and will incorporate problem-solving activities, action research in professional contexts and the opportunity to link theory and practice in general and in terms of the execution of coursework. Participants accepted onto the Masters stage of the programme will have achieved an increased level of competence and confidence within the Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs pathway. They will also be looking forward to choosing the area of study for their MA dissertation and beginning to reflect on possible research methodologies for their dissertation.The Advanced Research Module (15 ECTs) will provide students with the opportunity to make and implement informed choices regarding professionally relevant areas of research for their dissertation and to do this with the guidance and support of tutors and peers. Lectures will take place online with some face-to-face sessions during September and October. Students use the remainder of the year to carry out research and draft material for their MA Dissertation.The final dissertation will be a maximum of 20,000 words and the topic chosen by the participant must be related to the Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs pathway.Programme OutlineMA Stage Two Modules:Advanced Research (Core)Dissertation (Core)Participants are required to attend a mix of face-to-face sessions and online lectures between September and November with a further workshop scheduled to take place in January. At the end of the series of lectures students will be required to submit a Dissertation Proposal in November. A tutor will be assigned to you and once your proposal has been deemed successful you can progress on to the dissertation stage.