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.
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.
You must also meet the English requirement. You can find information on how to meet the English requirement here.
This programme is open for applicants from the EU/EEA, the Nordic countries, and Norway.
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.
You must also meet the English requirement. You can find information on how to meet the English requirement here.
This programme is open for applicants from the EU/EEA, the Nordic countries, and Norway.