Course Summary
This flexible Master’s in Inclusive Education and Special Education Needs (SEN) empowers you to balance full-time work with advanced study. You’ll develop a deep, critical understanding of supporting children and families with additional needs, championing equality, and fostering meaningful inclusion.
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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
There are entry criteria available to students with differing qualifications however students must hold a relevant honours degree (at least 2:2) and it is preferable you work in a special educational needs role.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria, may be eligible for advanced entry into the BA (Hons) in Inclusive Education. This programme is available through Portobello Institute.
Please note places on this course are restricted and places only confirmed once tuition fees have been received. Early Application is advised.
Application Details
Entry to this Masters is by direct application to Portobello Institute.
Start Date: 11th October 2025
Fees
1st Year Fees €4,750.00
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.