MA Inclusive Studies

School of Education Studies and Social Inclusion

An Inclusive environment is now an identified expectation for all organisations, as well as an aspiration for society as a whole. A sound evaluative understanding of Social Inclusion and its implications for people, organisations and society is a desirable and vital asset for anyone seeking a career in the public services, voluntary sector or private industry.

The Master in Inclusive Studies is an exciting development in response to the growing inclusion agenda, and is prescient in anticipating the continuing centrality of Social Inclusion in policy and practice. As Social Inclusion has become a field within academia, there is a recognition of the underlying body of theory from which it arose; namely social policy, sociology and psychology. This Master’s Programme will extend professional knowledge and understanding through the use of compulsory module choices throughout. This foundation will both drive intellectual engagement with the nature and complexity of Inclusive Studies.

In Part I each module will develop key knowledge and skills in areas including research methods, psychology, reflective practice, sociology, and social policy. Part II of the programme is the dissertation element which will allow students to focus on one key element identified during the taught component of the masters and extend their knowledge through research.

Programme Specification

The Learning Outcomes of the modules in the programme will enable students to demonstrate:

Knowledge and understanding of the field

a thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the underlying values and principles relevant to Inclusive Studies;
an in-depth knowledge of the diversity of human and social needs in the UK and other countries and of social policies and welfare institutions which exist to meet them;
a critical ability to identify relevant theoretical and research based primary and/or secondary sources and to use these appropriately in their study to extend their knowledge and understanding;
a thorough knowledge of some of the more significant sources of data about social welfare and a critical grasp of the main research methods used to collect and analyse the data;
a critical understanding of interdisciplinary approaches to social policy topics and issues;
a critical understanding of how contemporary social problems have emerged and of social policy responses;

Application

an ability to critically analyse concepts, theories and issues of policy in a systematic way;
a well developed ability to identify and reflect analytically on potential connections between each of the aspects of subject knowledge and their application in policies and contexts;
a critical ability to accommodate new principles and understandings, including suggesting the way forward and potential changes in practice;
a substantial competence in research skills through practical activities;

Reflection

an ability to critically reflect on their own value system and their own practice;
a critical ability to question concepts and theories encountered in their study;
a thorough and in-depth understanding of the significance and limitations of theory and research;

Transferable Skills

the ability to develop a strong line of argument both verbally and in writing;
an ability to compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses in the arguments and opinions of others;
an ability to use information and communication technology (ICT) including word processing, databases, internet communication, information retrieval and online searches;
an ability to work with others, as a result of the development of interpersonal skills, to demonstrate the capacity to plan, to share goals, and work as a member of a team;
the ability to improve their own learning and performance, including the development of critical study and research skills, information retrieval, and a capacity to place and manage learning, and to critically reflect on their own learning;
a critical ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and identify problems and solutions.

Fees

Fees are reviewed each year - please contact us for details.

How to Apply

Please contact:

Dr Daphne Evans
Tel: 01267 676754
E-mail: d.evans@trinity-cm.ac.uk

or the Faculty Office 01267 676686