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PostgraduateMA

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

University of Chester
Chester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£2,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,090Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the MA Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) at University of Chester. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. What if every child and young person with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) had the support they needed to thrive? Do you wonder how we can break down barriers to inclusion and create real change in education and beyond? Our SEND course options will help you make a difference and develop the expertise to advocate, innovate, and lead in the field of special educational needs and disability. International tuition fees are £2,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,090 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Inclusive Educational Practice and Policy
Assessment and Identification of SEND
Neurodiversity and Learning Differences
Barriers to Inclusion and Social Justice
Safeguarding and Wellbeing in SEND Contexts
Research Methods in Special Educational Needs
Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to SEND Support
Dissertation in Special Educational Needs and Disability
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£2,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£7,500

Home Student Fee

£9,090

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Chester

University of Chester offers Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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