Inclusion (Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) (Taught)

Our MA Inclusion (Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) equips you with expert skills to support pupils with SEBD. Designed for education professionals, this flexible course enhances your understanding of inclusive practice, offering pathways to advanced qualifications and career progression in diverse educational settings.

Get ready to lead in inclusive education and transform the lives of young people with SEBD. Take your career to the next level by gaining in-demand skills that enhance your employability. The specialist knowledge and confidence you acquire will set you apart, paving the way for advanced opportunities in a dynamic and rewarding field.

Why study this course at the university of Birmingham?
The MA Inclusion (Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) offers a flexible, part-time study experience, perfect for professionals in diverse educational roles. Dive deep into the complexities of SEBD with expert-led modules and critical research designed to provide you with advanced skills and a nuanced understanding of inclusive practices. Tailor your learning experience by choosing from an extensive range of optional modules, blending practical experience with specialised knowledge to enhance your impact in educational settings. Upon graduation you'll be confident and ready to advance into leadership roles or pursue further qualifications, supported by our expert tutors and comprehensive career advice.

• Develop expertise in addressing the distinctive needs of pupils with SEBD through research-driven modules and practical skills.

• Enjoy flexible, part-time, distance learning tailored for educational professionals in diverse global settings.

• Explore inclusive practices through a wide range of specialist modules, embracing cultural, linguistic, and developmental diversity.

• Advance your career with opportunities for leadership roles or further qualifications, supported by expert guidance and career advice.

• This programme has been recognised by the British Psychology Society as meeting their stringent ethical, professional, and practical standards.

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
We also offer a one year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits in total). This option gives you the opportunity to gain a specialist qualification at Masters level after just one year of study , or (on successful completion of the modules) to transfer to the MA Programme. For the PGCert, you choose from one of the first year pathway options and for those who transfer to the MA, this would constitute your first year of the three-year course. The MA Inclusion entry criteria, teaching and assessment all apply to the PGCert option.
This course will run in a part-time mode, online for either 12 or 36 months depending on which awarded degree you enrolled for.

MA Inclusion pathways
The MA Inclusion: Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties programme is one of a number of pathways which investigate inclusive practice through multiple lenses and specialisms.
Explore our MA Inclusion pathways: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/campaigns/social-sciences/ma-inclusion

Career opportunities
Enhance your employability with our Inclusion programme. You'll be equipped with specialised skills in supporting pupils with SEBD, laying the foundation for meaningful career advancement. Whether you aim to lead in an educational setting, provide specialist support, or influence inclusive practices at a policy level, our programme prepares you for diverse roles including SEN coordinators or behaviour specialists and more.