About this course
University of Northampton offers MA Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (Autism Pathway) as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Teaching. Based in Northampton, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,495 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (September), 2026 and Semester 2 (January), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Students will possess one of the following: Good honours Degree of a UK University Or Good honours Degree from a recognised University other than in the UK Or QTS or equivalent. Applicants working in children’s services without QTS with an ordinary degree or Early Years Teacher Status or QTLS will be considered. Or Applicants who have recent professional experience of three years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicants will be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the course by providing: portfolio evidence of significant professional engagement in education or services for children at graduate equivalent level and/or a piece of written text. This portfolio sets out details of the relevant career pathway of the candidate, including a summary of their specific responsibilities relating to children & young people in schools or other settings. Or Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits undertaken on a UK accredited initial teacher education programme will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits if applicants are able to demonstrate that their level 7 credits focussed upon an SEN specialism and was achieved recently. Or Applicants who have achieved level 7 credits on the Postgraduate Certificate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination will be eligible to join the MA SEN & Inclusion with a maximum of 60 credits.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸Semester 2 (January), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
