Master of Education (Special Education)

• Important Notice

  The programme will be opened for the January 2020 intake. Application period is from 10 May to 8 July 2019. Click here for more details.

• Overview

  This specialisation promotes professional competence in special education by providing knowledge- based theory, practice and research. It enables you to establish the nexus of educational theories and practices for developing a curriculum and pedagogy that meet your pupils’ diverse needs.

• Entry Requirements

  1. A good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

  2. A teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education and at least ONE year of teaching experience
     or
     At least THREE years of teaching experience or other relevant working experience in education

  3. Field experience in special education

  For international applicants, more information on the entry requirements can be found here.

• Structure

  Effective from August 2017 intake

  The coursework for this specialisation comprises 1 core course, 2 required specialisation courses, 2 specialisation elective courses, 1 open elective course plus either:

  • a dissertation or
  • two additional courses (one open elective course and MED 902 Integrative Project)

  MED 902 Integrative Project is open only for applicants pursuing the degree totally by coursework.

  
  Core Course

  • MED 900 Educational Inquiry

  
  Required Specialisation Courses

  • MSE 901 Issues and Trends in Special Education
  • MSE 902 Human Development

  
  Specialisation Elective Courses

  • MSE 911 Learning Disabilities
  • MSE 912 Early Intervention
  • MSE 913 Curriculum Design and Development
  • MSE 914 Intervention Research in Special Education
  • MSE 915 Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs

  
  

  Open Elective Course

  Other than the core and specialisation courses, you may select open elective courses offered across all NIE Master Degree programmes. The offer of electives is reviewed regularly to reflect developments in education and the respective fields. You are advised to take note of the prerequisites (if any) before registering.

  Optional Specialisation Courses are offered subject to demand and availability of faculty expertise. Hence, not all specialisation courses are available for selection to every intake.

  Download the course descriptions for the programme

  Important note for matriculated students: 
  Please refer to the ISAAC system for the programme structure relevant to your intake during Course Registration or consult your programme leader if you need clarifications.
  
  Note: Programme structure is subject to changes

• Period of Candidature

  The degree of Master of Education is generally offered on a part-time basis although full-time studies are also available for some specialisations. The candidature periods are as follows:

  Full-time	Minimum 1 year	Maximum 2 years
  Part-time	Minimum 2 years	Maximum 4 years

• Fees

  Our tuition fees are subject to revision on a yearly basis. More details can be found here.

• Application for Admission

  There are generally two intakes a year (January and August). You are advised to visit the website and look out for NIE’s announcements in May/June and Nov/December to confirm if the specialisation will be open for application at any particular intake.

  Applications are to be made online.
  
  More information on required documents for application can be found here.

  For graduate teachers from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore seeking PDCM-Master’s Degree sponsorship, more details can be found here

• Scholarship

  For more information, please click here.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  To view, please click here.

• Videos

  Introduction of Master of Education (Special Education / Early Childhood / High Ability Studies) Programme
  

  
  
  

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  NIE - the place to be for your learning journey

  
  
  
  

  Developing your passion into mastery with NIE

  
  
  
  

  Hear from our students

  Master of Education (Special Education) experience by Lim Ai Lay

  
  
  

  
  Sharing Sessions at NIE Postgraduate Fair 2016

  Higher Degrees in Early Childhood, High Ability Studies and Special Education

  
  
  

  For more sharing sessions videos taken at NIE Postgraduate Fair 2016, please click here.

• Brochure

  Master of Education

  

• Testimonials

  “With the knowledge that I had acquired during my master’s programme, I feel more equipped and confident to support my staff and students. I can understand the challenges faced by my students, staff, as well as their families. I have also brought with me the good practices from my experience as a mainstream principal which will add value to the school. Law Li Lian (Luo Lilian) Recipient of STU Gold Medal, 2015

  “The programme has enriched my understanding of Special Education for students with learning disabilities, from pre-school level to adults transitioning into the workforce. Besides developing an inquiring mind as a researcher, the pedagogical approaches demonstrated by the lecturers and the lively interaction with my colleagues during the course have built my confidence as an educator in the special needs sector.”   Lim Ai Lay Getting to Know, 2016

  
  
  

• Related News

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  • Broadening One’s Perspectives in Special Education (The Mentor - Term 4 / 2015)
  • Broadening Perspectives in Special Education (The Star, 26 Nov 2015)
  • HeadStart 2016 (Jan/Feb Issue) Feature - Choy Mian Yee
  • Jumping Beyond Adversities to Pursue Her Life's Calling in Education

• Contact Us

  • E-mail: nieadmpp@nie.edu.sg
    (for administrative enquiries related to admissions and application)

  • E-mail: higherdegrees@nie.edu.sg
    (for administrative matters related to programme matters such as time-table, study plans)

  • Programme Leader: Dr Goh Ee Ping Ailsa
    (for specific academic enquiries related to the programme such as curriculum requirements)