- The course content is informed by the most up-to-date and progressive thinking in relation to Inclusive Education.
- It emphasises a systemic approach to Inclusive Education, incorporating a biopsychosocial approach to disabilities and additional educational needs and is informed by Systems Theory and Organisational Psychology.
- It focuses on the inclusion of a range of potentially marginalized and minority groups within the education system.
- It links theory and practice in relation to Inclusive Education.
- It has the potential to inform and enhance the practice of range of professionals within the education system, including mainstream teachers, Special Education Teachers, and management personnel.
This course is available through the following application route(s)
The MEd Inclusive Education is a two year part-time course, 90 credits in total.
The aim of this programme is to enable students to explore and understand the core issues relating to the Inclusive Education of a range of groups of learners who are at risk of exclusion from, or reduced participation within, the education system, whether on basis of (dis)ability, or social, cultural or linguistic background, It also aims to familiarise students with the latest national and international research in relation to Inclusive Education.
- It critically explores current discourses in relation to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Disability and Additional Educational Needs.
- It examines a range of types of disabilities and additional educational needs, in relation to aetiology, characteristics and appropriate inclusive interventions.
- It critically examines various approaches to the organisation of provision for students with disabilities/additional educational needs, including an exploration of the role, if any, of special schools within an inclusive education system
- If you have any queries on the MEd Inclusive Education, please do not hesitate to contact us at educationenquiries@ucd.ie .
About This Course
This Masters qualification in Inclusive Education will further the careers of Special Education Teachers, enabling them to perform a co-ordinating and managerial role in relation to provision for pupils with Additional Educational Needs in schools.
It will enhance the knowledge and expertise of aspiring school leaders at all levels within the school.
It will enable SET teachers to apply for national and regional roles within the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), including, but not confined to, the roles of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) and Visiting Teachers providing consultative services to schools.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Year 1 students must choose 4 modules (40 credits) from the module list belowPlease ensure that EDUC40420 Inclusive Education and EDUC40130 Inclusion and Equality in Education are two of the modules selected. |
EDUC40130 | Inclusion and Equality in Education | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Year 1 students must choose 4 modules (40 credits) from the module list belowPlease ensure that EDUC40420 Inclusive Education and EDUC40130 Inclusion and Equality in Education are two of the modules selected. |
EDUC41520 | Children's Rights & Participation | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Year 1 students must choose 4 modules (40 credits) from the module list belowPlease ensure that EDUC40420 Inclusive Education and EDUC40130 Inclusion and Equality in Education are two of the modules selected. |
EDUC40420 | Inclusive Education for Pupils with Additional support Needs | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Year 1 students must choose 4 modules (40 credits) from the module list belowPlease ensure that EDUC40420 Inclusive Education and EDUC40130 Inclusion and Equality in Education are two of the modules selected. |
EDUC42590 | Equalities, Social Justice and Children's Learning | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Year 1 students must choose 4 modules (40 credits) from the module list belowPlease ensure that EDUC40420 Inclusive Education and EDUC40130 Inclusion and Equality in Education are two of the modules selected. |
EDUC43250 | Wellbeing of Children and Youth | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: All three modules below (50 credits in total) must be selected by Year 2 students. |
EDUC40470 | Thesis | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: All three modules below (50 credits in total) must be selected by Year 2 students. |
EDUC42890 | Research Methods (Blended) | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: All three modules below (50 credits in total) must be selected by Year 2 students. |
EDUC42910 | Research Methods 2 (Blended) | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students who are transferring directly into the MEd Inclusive Education who have previously completed a Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education, need to select the following two modules (30 credits in total) |
EDUC42690 | Thesis | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 20 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students who are transferring directly into the MEd Inclusive Education who have previously completed a Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education, need to select the following two modules (30 credits in total) |
EDUC42890 | Research Methods (Blended) | Autumn | 10 |
William Kinsella
Associate Professor,
Head of School of Education
William is an Educational Psychologist who has been Course Director of the professional training programme in Educational Psychology at School of Education, UCD for over 15 years. He established a PhD in Educational Psychology programme. Subsequently, he set up the Professional Doctoral programme in Educational Psychology. He is also involved in Teacher Education and in the training of Special Education Teachers in the School of Education. William’s areas of research include inclusive education, educational provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs, with particular interest in Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and early childhood numeracy skills.
MEd Inclusive Education (W425) Part Time
EU Year 1 - € 5930 de
EU Year 2 - € 5930 de
***Fees are subject to change
EU Year 1 - € 5930 de
EU Year 2 - € 5930 de
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.
An honours Primary Degree is required
Prior qualification and experience in the area of Additional Educational Needs/Inclusive Education desirable.
Graduates who achieve a 2.1 degree or higher on the full-time UCD Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education have the option of applying to transfer directly into Year 2 of the MEd Inclusive Education and obtaining this qualification by completing one module in Research Methods and a thesis.
We are also offering direct entry to MEd Inclusive Education programme for applicants who hold a UCD Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education W424 (previously known as the UCD Graduate Diploma in SEN). The course is a one-year part-time course consisting of 30 ECT credits in total with 20 credits allocated to a thesis and 10 credits allocated to core research methods.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information.
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
Honours Primary Degree
Prior qualification and experience in the area of Additional Educational Needs/Inclusive Education desirable.
Graduates who achieve a 2.1 degree or higher on the full-time UCD Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education W424 have the option of applying to transfer directly into Year 2 of the MEd Inclusive Education W425. This pathway is only recommended for graduates of the Grad Dip ISE W424 who have completed the course in the last five years. Applicants who are offered a place in Year 2 of this programme can obtain this Masters qualification by completing one module in Research Methods and a thesis.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to MEd Inclusive Education:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | W425 MEd Inclusive Education Master of Education |
Part-Time Commencing September 2024 |
Graduate Taught | Not available to International applicantsClosed |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | W425 MEd Inclusive Education Master of Education |
Part-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Graduate Taught | Not available to International applicantsApply |
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