This programme is designed for teachers or other professionals who have an interest in increasing their knowledge and skills in the field of special needs. The MA Special and Inclusive Education is suitable if you are:interested in developing your knowledge and understanding of children and young people with special educational needsworking as a teacher or associated professional in mainstream education or specialised settings wishing to extend your skills and practicean experienced professional or new to working with children with additional needsMalaysia-based or an international studentThe programme offers a comprehensive focus on contemporary debates within special and inclusive education including local, national and international policies and approaches. We focus on the specific needs of children with learning difficulties and disabilities, communication impairments, literacy difficultiesdyslexia, autism and ADHD to illustrate the challenges encountered in professional practice.Critical exploration of current theory and research inform consideration of pedagogical approaches as well as the development of effective systems and structures for working with parentscarers and different agencies.