Education: Inclusive Practice MA, PGDip, PGCert

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Gain a deeper knowledge of your teaching practice and contemporary educational debates with a Master's degree in Inclusive Practice. Advance your professional skills and expertise in inclusive practice through the development of a research culture. Apply your learning to practical situations within your own schools, using your knowledge to drive effective change in inclusive practice. Study this degree in person at St Mary's University or through the blended or online options. Access to excellent tutorial and supervisory support.This degree is relevant to anyone involved in teaching and learning with an interest in inclusive education. It offers teachers and other education professionals (such as teaching assistants and mentors) at any stage in their career - and working in any phase of schooling - a chance to develop their practice.The programme develops your ability to reflect critically on classroom practice. It focusses on advancing your pedagogical understanding as a reflective inclusive practitioner.You'll gain a wider comprehension of key issues in the field of inclusive education. You’ll also develop a critical understanding of research methodologies through the planning and conducting of a small-scale enquiry into an issue of your own choice. This research should lead you to evidence-informed innovation. Your research will further your understanding of your teaching practice and that of your institution. You can study face-to-face, online or a mix of the two. Blended study combines elements of online learning with intensive face-to-face learning on study days. This will allow you to fit your studies around your current commitments, regardless of your location. Career opportunities This Master's programme supports your long-term career development. This is evident from the high proportion of MA Education graduates who achieve internal or external promotion to middle and senior educational leadership positions. Graduates of this programme are well placed to pursue doctoral studies on either a Professional Doctorate (Doctor of Education) or a PhD. This programme is available in at distance learning.