Practice-led, online Masters programmes validated and quality assured by Middlesex University
Our highly regarded Masters qualifications are designed to empower educators to deliver the highest quality of support for young people with special educational needs, (SEND) while advancing inclusive practice and good teaching for all.
Validated and quality assured by Middlesex University, our online programmes are specifically designed for busy professionals already working in education. They will challenge you to apply what you have learned by identifying specific strengths and areas for development in your own setting, developing the skills to plan and lead change.
Modules are self-paced, with one-to-one tutor support, an extensive research and resource library and discussion tasks that connect you with peers in our online learning community.
Since 2010 we’ve supported over 5,000 delegates to achieve their postgraduate degrees.
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| Share best practice, challenges and ideas with SENCOs, SLT, teachers and other education professionals from a range of settings across the UK and globally. |
Explore our five specialist pathways
You will study in the context of the very latest research in special educational needs and inclusion, ensuring your professional growth is backed by evidence-based practice.
SEND & Inclusion
Choose from a wide range of SEND topics on our most flexible programme.
Autism
Bring your knowledge of autism and belonging right up to date and develop your whole-school approach.
Educational Assessment
Enhance your understanding of educational assessment and how it can support your learners.
Inclusive Educational Leadership
Develop the skills to lead a truly inclusive school or setting, from staff to students.
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Become your setting’s leading expert in student mental health, including trauma, anxiety and attachment.
Qualifications that build your expertise in SEND and Inclusion
Our five different programmes offer choice, flexibility and practicality. With modules designed and led by educational psychologists and a range of other SEND experts and specialists, there are plenty of opportunities to extend your knowledge.
You will examine and evaluate the theory and research around inclusive practice, explore the bio-psycho social model of disability and deepen your understanding of barriers to equity in education.
Some of the topics you could be exploring:
- How implementation science can improve the way SEND interventions are managed
- The impact of intersectionality on the lived experience of neurodivergent students
- Research and theory relating to the assessment and teaching of individuals experiencing difficulties with cognition and learning
- How to audit your school’s autism provision to make sustainable improvements.
| Add useful qualifications to your MEd, or bring in credits from prior study |
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| If you already have NASENCO or NPQ SENCO you can bring in 60 or 30 credits, respectively, onto any of our Masters programmes. You can also select modules that will provide: SpLD qualifications though our blended training pathways in partnership with our sister company, Dyslexia Action. CCET and CPT3A qualifications in psychometric assessment Training for Senior Mental Health Leads |
Hear more from our MEd delegates
“When OFSTED last came to inspect us they were very complimentary and commented that everything that had been done was very well researched. This is all down to my master’s study. I’ve also helped bring other members of my team along with me. It’s not just me building my career, but it’s supporting those around me to be the best that they can be as well.”
Darleen Grimsby – Trust SENDCo and Inclusion Officer, UK
“A friend recommended Real Training to me. I was interested in doing an MEd in SEND and had already checked out a number of universities. I chose Real Training because I liked the practical aspects of the courses offered. I wanted to be able to apply my learning directly within a teaching context.”
Celia Mascher – SENCO, Kenya“Studying with Real Training has helped my career and my professional development immensely. I haven’t found anything else that comes close and everyone I speak to has said the same. If you’ve done any level of special needs qualifications – it’s with Real Training.“
Stephanie Evans – SENCO, Bangkok Patana School
Your questions about the Master of Education, answered
Am I eligible?
You will need to hold an undergraduate degree. You will need to be working in an educational setting for this programme. If you aren’t currently working in an educational setting you will need written permission from a senior member of staff to regularly access a setting. Please note: Some of our modules have specific eligibility requirements. Please check the course pages for more information.
Are you based in an international setting?
This programme is available online and can therefore be completed anywhere in the world. The programme content is designed and written with both UK and international settings in mind. Please click here for advice on payment options and other information relevant to those studying outside of the UK.
What will I learn?
Your Masters in SEND and Inclusion has flexibility at its core. You can choose modules to fit your personal interests and the unique needs of your school, just ensure that you check the requirements for your chosen pathway and award first.
Take a look at our specific pathway programmes to select your MEd route:
SEND and Inclusion
Autism
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Inclusive Educational Leadership
Educational Assessment
How will I benefit?
We believe that the best learning happens when expertise meets experience. Here is why thousands of education professionals choose to study with us:
Communities of Practice: Learning is never one-directional. You will join a vibrant community where knowledge is shared between yourself, your school, and other settings, all guided by our experts.
Expert Design & Tutorship: Our programmes are designed and led by experienced educational psychologists and senior SEND experts. Many of our tutors still practice in schools daily, keeping their knowledge current and relevant.
Total Flexibility: All learning takes place online via Campus Online, our highly-rated in-house platform. You can set your own study schedule, meaning you don’t have to be away from the classroom for long periods.
Immediate Impact: Because our learning is practice-led, you will complete practical projects that directly benefit your setting from day one.
How long does it take?
It depends. Most delegates tend to complete the programme within 3-5 years. It usually takes a year to complete a module, however some delegates will choose to study 2 modules at a time. It also depends if a delegate has existing credits that they can bring into the programme, for example from our CCET, CPT3A, NASENCO or iSENCO courses.
Delegates may be able to bring in credits they have achieved with another provider. If you think this could apply to you, find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
You are able to take breaks between the modules if need be, however, as long as you return to complete the programme within 5 years, your credits will remain valid.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to produce:
- Pre- and post-course self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and confidence.
- Continuous self-evaluation via questionnaires.
- Written contributions to collaborative discussion.
- Activities and submissions which will be evaluated by your tutor.
- Written case studies, projects, reflections and critiques related to the topic of your chosen module.
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.
When can I start?
Cohorts begin in January, May and September.
The next cohort begins on 15 May 2026. Book and register before 15 May 2026 to join our next cohort.
How much will it cost?
The cost of a PGCert with Real Training (made up of 60 credits) varies, typically you could expect it to cost approximately £3,130 + VAT.
The cost of a PGDip with Real Training (made up of 120 credits) varies. Typically, two 30 credit modules and one 60 credit module, will cost approximately £5,625 + VAT.
The cost of an MEd with Real Training (made up of 180 credits) varies. Typically, four modules (of 30 credits each) or three modules (two of 30 credits and one of 60 credits) and the mandatory 60-credit Enquiry-Based Practice module – will cost £8,320 + VAT.
