Education (Wales): Additional Learning Needs (Part-time) (MA)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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MA - Master of Arts

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Swansea Campus

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OCT-26

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The MA Education (Wales): Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is a ground-breaking part-time course designed for education professionals in Wales who are dedicated to improving learning experiences for pupils with diverse needs. This course is suitable for educators at all career stages, whether you are starting out or already have experience in the field.The programme is the result of collaborative development between seven universities and the Welsh Government, offering a unique opportunity to ...Read more

The MA Education (Wales): Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is a ground-breaking part-time course designed for education professionals in Wales who are dedicated to improving learning experiences for pupils with diverse needs. This course is suitable for educators at all career stages, whether you are starting out or already have experience in the field.The programme is the result of collaborative development between seven universities and the Welsh Government, offering a unique opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed to make a real difference in your school or community. By studying this course, you will explore how to enhance additional learning provision and deliver effective support for pupils who need it most.Throughout the course, you will engage with up-to-date strategies and policies that focus on creating fairness in educational settings. These approaches are designed to help you foster equity and inclusion, ensuring all pupils have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or learning needs.Studying this part-time course means you can balance your professional responsibilities with your personal development. Whether you’re working in a classroom or a leadership role, the course is flexible enough to fit around your existing commitments. You will also benefit from the combined expertise of educators and researchers across the seven universities, who bring a wealth of knowledge to your learning experience.

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26/279
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40th
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111th
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04 Mar 25

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Katy
19 Jan 25

The structure of the course, with its programme focused approach to assessment, is excellent. I feel very well supported in the preparation I'm getting for the thesis stage of the..Read more

Entry requirements

All candidates must meet the universitys academic entry requirements. To be eligible you must be:-Resident in WalesEducated to degree level or equivalent;Holder of qualified teacher status (QTS) and registered with the EWC as a school teacher) which must be maintained throughout the course of the programme).Employed by a maintained school in Wales as a teacherEmployed on a minimum of 0.4 FTE contracts, this can include supply teachers who are on long term contracts either with a Local Authority, school or an agency.In year 3 to year 6 of practice from the completion of induction, at the start of the course.Accepted /Enrolled on this specific MA Education offered by the 7 partnership HEIs.Candidates should have where possible the support of their HeadteacherIf you have already achieved a subject-specific Masters, you are still eligible to apply for the funding towards this programmeNo other Masters in Education qualifications offered by the university are eligible for this funding

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£2,600 per year

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£5,600 per year

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£5,600 per year

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
IQ Building, SA1 Waterfront Campus, Kings’s Road Swansea SA1 8EW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.3 miles away

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