Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, East Norway

Master in special education - Sustainability, inclusion and participation

This master's programme will explore traditional ways of understanding special education but, more importantly, introduce alternative theories and perspectives to the field of special education.

This master's programme in special education will provide students with in-depth knowledge of how philosophy, theory, and ethics enable us to analyse and critically reflect upon special education's past and current state.

By engaging with concepts such as sustainability, inclusion, and participation, this master’s programme will provide students with a conceptual understanding of change designed to be a driving force towards a society based on social justice and equality.

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Entry requirements

The application deadline is April 15.

The programme has the following admission requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree and at least 2 years' work experience

You must upload the following documents in your application:

Bachelor’s degree diploma with transcript (Degree must meet the requirements of the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills)
A reflective essay on your theoretical skill, describing your experience and its relevance to the programme (maximum 1200 words)
Work certificate confirming a minimum of 2 years full-time relevant work experience with children and/or adults within an educational context. This must be written by your employer. CV is not accepted. The certificate must state if it is full-time or if it is part-time (if part-time; hours or work percentage must be included in the reference).
If you are not a Norwegian citizen: A copy of your passport

The qualification and ranking of the applicants will be based on the documents requested above. If there are more qualified applicants than available spots in the programme, candidates could be subject to an additional admission interview.

This programme is open for applicants from the EU/EEA, the Nordic countries, and Norway.

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This is a part-time programme with a duration of three (3) years and 120 stp credits (240 UK Credits). The Master’s programme will be delivered digitally in a series of six intensive study blocks over the three years of study. Students will complete one course per semester, with five voluntary meetings and three compulsory teaching seminars each semester. Teaching will take place at Inland Norway University of Applied Science, Lillehammer, but all sessions will be streamed online.

This programme is suitable for those who already have a bachelor’s degree in areas related to human relations/development/learning e.g., special education, social work, welfare and education. But most importantly, this programme requires that the applicant must have a minimum of 2 years full time relevant work experience with children and/or adults within an educational context.

Entry requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 25 credits mathematics, 5 credits statistics and 7,5 credits hysics topics. Basic knowledge in power electronics and electrical machines i required.

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