Master in Inclusion Special Educational Needs Med

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.

At the heart of this programme lies The Capability Approach—a framework internationally recognised by the UN for its focus on human flourishing and the creation of lives worthy of human dignity. By choosing this MEd, you are joining one of the few institutions in the UK that integrates this ethical, practical lens into the study of Special Educational Needs (SEN), equality, and inclusion. This isn't just theory; it is a professionally oriented degree designed for those working in classrooms, SEN coordination, or higher education, who want to critically challenge how we perceive and support individuals experiencing difficulty.

The curriculum reflects a deep commitment to social justice, encouraging students to deconstruct long-held beliefs about teaching and learning in an increasingly heterogeneous society. Whether you are investigating the ethics of knowing through the lens of 'Epistemic Injustice' or exploring practical strategies for behavior change, the programme is structured to accommodate the lives of busy professionals. With evening classes and intensive workshops, you will apply your learning directly to your own practice, supported by research-active faculty from an Education unit where over 83% of work is rated as ‘World Leading’ or ‘Internationally Excellent’.