Program Overview
The Advanced Practice in Intellectual Disabilities and Applied Education at Edinburgh Napier University is a MSc programme in Education over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Intellectual Disabilities and Applied Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 1,893 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 570 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Intellectual Disabilities and Applied Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Exploring Professional Roles in Practice
- Professional Study and Practices
- Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Contexts
- Research Methods
- Two core modules
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The entry requirements for this course are a qualified health or social care practitioner, who has a degree or equivalent experience. We look for candidates to have a background in health or social care in order to be eligible for the programme.
- If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes.
- This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,893 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 570 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,893 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 570 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edinburgh Napier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, established from Napier Technical College (founded in 1964) and granted full university status in 1992, known for its...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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