Course Summary
The MA/PG Dip (Arts) in Inclusive and Special Education has been designed in collaboration with ICEP Europe to meet the professional and personal needs of educators working with learners with special and additional learning needs in diverse educational settings.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Pass, or equivalent, in an honours bachelor’s degree at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), which has an ECTS weighting of at least 180 credits.
To apply, applicants must provide their official Level 8 transcript (or above), showing their overall result and total ECTS credits awarded. Applicants with a pre-modular qualification should obtain confirmation from their University of the ECTS weighting of their qualification
English Language Proficiency
An applicant whose first language/primary mode of expression is not English will be required to produce evidence of English competence. The required proficiency level is B2+ or higher in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The College operates a Recognition of Prior Learning Policy for entry into the programme, and applicants with previous learning in a relevant area may be able to have it formally recognised by the College as part of this programme. Those who may wish to be considered under this policy should email [email protected].
Application Details
September 2026: Closing 15 September
January 2027: Closing 14 January
Next Intakes: September 2026, January 2027
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
The Master of Arts in Inclusive and Special Education comprises four taught modules (15 ECTS each) and a Research Methods and Thesis module (30 ECTS). It can be completed in two years or more. Duration is Self-paced.