Music and Children with Special Needs:Sounds of Intent

Postgraduate School of Education

An introduction to the Sounds of Intent framework of musical development for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Music and Children with Special Needs:Sounds of Intent
Duration

1 year (part-time)

Number of Credits

60 master's level credits

Start date

September 2024

Degree Type

PGCert

Modules

Skills

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Our priority is that you gain an introduction to the Sounds of Intent framework of musical development for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This incorporates;

  • Developing and training students in terms of their academic and practical skills in music provision, using both fundamental theoretical and research issues.
  • Providing opportunities for the application of new knowledge within your own professional context. For example, you will be able to develop and design a music curriculum for children with learning difficulties. 
  • Being introduced to a range of techniques required to promote the musical development of children with Special Educational Needs.

 

How you'll learn

The resource has taken over 10 years to research and develop, involving hundreds of practitioners from across the special education sector. The tool is made up of three components, an online assessment tool, a curriculum framework and downloadable resources. 

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Career options

The Sounds of Intent qualification will support those seeking work in:

  • Special schools
  • With pupils/students with special educational needs/disabilities
  • Community music contexts.
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Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.

Application Info

How to apply

Postgraduate programmes

International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.

  • See our finance pages for more details

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Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

UK EU and International
£2,625 £5,208

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