Take the next step in your career with this innovative inclusive education online programme, designed for professionals working as leaders or prospective leaders of inclusion in educational settings.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Enrolment on this course is currently suspended
Middlesex University and Real Training are currently reviewing this programme for re-validation. We are therefore no longer accepting enrolments. Delegates who have already joined the programme will continue to be fully supported by Middlesex University and Real Training to complete their studies. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@realgroup.co.uk or on +44(0)1273 35 8080.
This unique joint venture partners London’s top modern university with the UK’s leading provider of professional training for SEND practitioners.
Experience state-of-the-art practice-led learning that combines our latest virtual learning environment technology (Campus OnlineTM) with the extensive resources of Middlesex University.
Learn to lead with leading learning from Middlesex University and Real Training.
The Masters in Leading Inclusive Education is an exciting, new distance-learning pathway for education professionals, from all phases and settings, who wish to progress into leadership roles or to develop their leadership skills, in the crucial area of inclusion.
This practice-led and flexible Middlesex University programme and qualification offer an alternative to, and routes on from, current NCTL leadership qualifications and the National Award for SEN Coordination.
It has been developed and is delivered and assessed by Middlesex University, in partnership with us. It is also quality assured by Middlesex University.
It is open to graduate professionals working in any educational setting – early years, schools, specialist settings, FE colleges, and universities – in the UK and internationally.
Book your place on our part-time programme and create a pathway that suits you. Modules are worth from 30 to 60 credits each. You need 180 (level 7) credits to obtain your MA, which should be 60 credits per year, over 3 years. Postgraduate Certificates and Postgraduate Diplomas are also available if you are not looking to complete the full Masters qualification.
Contact us if you wish to transfer Masters-level (M-level) credits from another institution.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Enrolment on this course is currently suspended
Enrolment on this course is currently suspended Middlesex University and Real Training are currently reviewing this programme for re-validation. We are therefore no longer accepting enrolments. Delegates who have already joined the programme will continue to be fully supported by Middlesex University and Real Training to complete their studies.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@realgroup.co.uk or on +44(0)1273 35 8080.
We will ensure that you never feel lonely or unsupported in your studies.
Our SENCOs and EPs know the education sector inside out.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Enrolment on this course is currently suspended
Enrolment on this course is currently suspended Middlesex University and Real Training are currently reviewing this programme for re-validation. We are therefore no longer accepting enrolments. Delegates who have already joined the programme will continue to be fully supported by Middlesex University and Real Training to complete their studies.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@realgroup.co.uk or on +44(0)1273 35 8080.
This 60-credit module completes the Leading Inclusive Education MA programme, brings together what you have learned, and enables you to apply your skills to develop, implement, and evaluate an intervention in your setting.
The Leadership of Inclusive Practice module and final Enquiry-based Inclusive Practice module are both mandatory on the MA LIE programme in order to obtain a PGCert, PGDip or MA LIE.
In some circumstances, the LOIP may be partially or fully replaced by recognised prior learning (RPL), please contact us if you have any questions regarding RPL.
Transfer of credit for the National Award for SEN Coordination
The National Award for SEN Coordination closely matches the learning outcomes of the Leadership of Inclusive Practice 60 credit module. All those who have completed the National Award for SEN Coordination in the last 5 years will be given APL for the 60 credit Leadership of Inclusive Practice module.
Transfer of credit for the International Award for SEN Coordination
Delegates who have completed the International Award for SEN Coordination (iSENCO) course with Real Training will be able to transfer these 60 credits onto the MALIE programme and given APL for the 60 credit Leadership of Inclusive Practice module.
Should you wish to obtain a PGDip you would need to select two 30-credit optional modules.
Should you wish to obtain The Masters in Leading Inclusive Education you would also need to complete the mandatory Enquiry-based Inclusive Practice module.
You will need to produce:
Where indicated by your tutor, you may submit multimedia resources that you have produced within your applied practice as part of your final portfolio of evidence.
To join the Leading Inclusive Education MA, you will need to hold one.
You will get the most out of this MA if you work in an education setting with children, young people or adults.
You will need to get written permission from a senior member of staff to regularly access a setting. We will show you the best way to do this, enabling you to carry out our learning activities in your chosen setting.
As part of this process, you will also need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Visit GOV.UK for more information.
This course is available online and can, therefore, be completed anywhere in the world. Please click here for advice on payment options and other information relevant to those studying outside of the UK.
The cost of a Master in Leading Inclusive Education varies.
The typical route of the 60 credit compulsory Leadership of Inclusive Practice module; followed by 2 modules of 30 credits each; and finally, the compulsory Enquiry-based SEND Practice module will cost £7,760+ VAT.
You can enrol on a lower award of Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Inclusive Education (60 credits – typically £2,580 +VAT), or Postgraduate Diploma in Leading Inclusive Education (120 credits – typically £5,180 +VAT).
You may be able to transfer credit into these programmes, reducing the number of modules you need to study and the overall price.
Contact us if you wish to transfer Masters-level (M-level) credits from another institution.
To find out the exact cost, click here, select the mandatory Enquiry-based SEND Practice module, followed by the particular modules that you want to build into your MA programme.
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Discounts are available on bespoke courses. Call us on +44(0)1273 358080 to register your interest.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Enrolment on this course is currently suspended
Enrolment on this course is currently suspended Middlesex University and Real Training are currently reviewing this programme for re-validation. We are therefore no longer accepting enrolments. Delegates who have already joined the programme will continue to be fully supported by Middlesex University and Real Training to complete their studies.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@realgroup.co.uk or on +44(0)1273 35 8080.
Our Programme Prospectus will provide you with additional information on M-level practice-led learning modules in Leading Inclusive Education.