MSc Inclusive Education

This page contains information for students starting the MSc Inclusive Education at the University of Edinburgh in January 2026.

Programme Directors and Pathway Coordinators

Dr Lisa Fernandes

Programme Co-Director

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Dr Martin Toye

Programme Co-Director

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Pathway Coordinators

Deaf learners

Rachel O'Neill

Visually impaired learners

Elizabeth McCann

Hello there!

We are very pleased that you have accepted a place on our Inclusive Education part-time specialist pathway at the University of Edinburgh, designed especially for practising teachers like you. As Programme Co-Directors, we wanted to send you a personal message to say how excited we are that you will be joining us shortly. 

Our programme offers the opportunity to gain either a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Deaf or Visually Impaired Learners or a MSc in Inclusive Education, taught by highly qualified practitioners with extensive real-world experience. For those undertaking the diploma, successful completion will provide you with the mandatory qualifications recognised by both the Scottish and English governments for teaching deaf and visually impaired children. This is an important step in expanding your professional impact and advancing inclusive education.

The following Joining Information pages are full of important information. Please read them carefully. If you have a conditional offer, please remember to upload your required documents as soon as they become available.

We are very much looking forward to meeting you and hope you will find studying in Edinburgh both enriching and fulfilling.

Best wishes,

Lisa, Martin, and the Inclusive Education team

Pre-arrival

What to do before you arrive in Edinburgh and commence your studies.

Key dates

Key dates for the coming academic year, including Welcome Week and the start of teaching.

PG support team

The postgraduate taught programmes (PGT) are supported by a dedicated Administration and Support Team.

Our Postgraduate support service teams play a pivotal role in all aspects of your experience studying with us, ranging from student support and general guidance, providing course material, timetables and importantly, getting marks out to you.

These teams will guide you through your time at Edinburgh, from the moment you join us at Welcome Week, until your graduation day. Support continues after graduation, as you will always have a friendly face to greet you and helpful assistance when you need it as a member of our alumni community.

The main purpose of the Teaching Office is to ensure your smooth progression through the programme. As such, they share programme-specific email accounts which you are encouraged to use as this is monitored by multiple staff members, so you are always provided with support, assistance and guidance when you need it, without delay.


Upon joining the University, all taught students are allocated a Student Adviser who will provide you with direct support throughout your time at University. Your Student Adviser will be your first point of contact for support with academic, wellbeing and practical matters. Your Student Adviser’s name and contact details will be available on MyEd and EUCLID, and they will introduce themselves to you during induction.

At Moray House, our team of Student Advisers are based in the Student Experience and Support Office (SESO), in G.09, Charteris Land. If you have a question about any aspect of your life as a student at Moray House, you can visit the office or contact the team.


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