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MA Inclusion: Autism (Adults) MA/Postgraduate Certificate

MA Inclusion: Autism (Adults) MA/Postgraduate Certificate

Different course options

Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

36 months

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Literacy / Special Needs Teaching

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MA Inclusion (Autism Adults) distance learning course has been designed for those who want to make a difference to the lives of adults and young people with diverse needs.

This specialist pathway in Autism (Adults) is specific to those working with adults and young people. It will provide you with knowledge of the autism spectrum, based on theory, research and practice. You will be taught to consider how autism theory applies to the individuals that you support in their adult lives, and what this should mean for your own practice. Through this course, you will be able to develop knowledge, understanding and critiques of research, educational policy and practice and have the opportunity to investigate historical and cultural aspects of disability.

Autistic authors and researchers contribute to our study materials, so that you will gain insights into the diversity of the autistic experience, and learn about the range of individual and social barriers that can be experienced. The course will also encourage you think for yourself and you will use your professional skills to select and research topics of relevance to your own situation.

The coursework is designed to enable you to apply learning to your own setting as well as undertake original research relevant to your area of work. As it is part-time and distance learning, you can study flexibly around work and personal commitments - most of our students are working alongside their studies.

Students can also exit with PGCert.

Modules

This module aims to provide knowledge of approaches for the support, education and empowerment of autistic adults. It will address the barriers autistic adults experience in daily life and their fundamental needs, based on current research and theoretical understandings. It will explore the way models of support for autistic adults can identify and respond to these needs through the provision of appropriate and personalised educational and support programmes in a variety of settings.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,780

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£7,770

Entry requirements

Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant area of practice or discipline. Vocational qualifications are accepted as criteria for entry to this course. Most students will have some relevant professional experience and all applicants are encouraged to gain relevant experience in educational, care or other professional settings before, and during, embarking on a programme of study.

University information

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the next generation of leaders, push boundaries of innovation and challenge existing thinking for over 100 years. The university has a vibrant and diverse community of students, with over 10,000 international students coming to the city from over 120 countries. Over 40% of students are working on a postgraduate...more

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