Autism (Adults) MEd/Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate - Postgraduate

Autism (Adults) MEd/BPhil/Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate/Ad Cert

Factfile | Programme description

Factfile

Type of programme

Distance learning

Duration

MEd – 2-6 years
Diploma – 2-4 years
Certificate – 1-2 years

Starting date

Contact the School directly

Academic school

School of Education

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a degree (or a professional qualification plus an advanced qualification), in addition to have relevant experience or at least five years' relevant postgraduate experience. The School may admit candidates with other qualifications and experience deemed suitable for entry to this programme of study.

International entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. See www.international.bham.ac.uk/countryinfo

Standard English language requirements apply, except for: Warwick University English Language Test – we require BBC

How to apply

See the How to apply section for full details

Apply online www.apply.bham.ac.uk

Fees and funding

Contact the School directly for fees information. For further information see the fees and finance section.

Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available, contact the School directly or email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk

International scholarships and studentships
See www.international.bham.ac.uk/scholarships.htm

Programme description

This is a programme designed for practitioners working with adults across the autism spectrum within colleges, residential care, vocational or support services. It is studied part-time and draws upon each student’s own experience as part of the content and assessment.

The programme is offered by distance education. You will have a personal tutor in a regional or online tutor group, with study supported through study packs, tutorial groups, telephone, email and online WebCT contact, encouraging you to develop through shared experience. Internet access is required for the programme. There are two University-based study weekends in the first year.

The programmes aims to provide you with the knowledge of the autism spectrum disorder, including Asperger syndrome, based on theory, research and practice. As a result, you are then able to interpret that knowledge for the support and education of adults with autism throughout the range of ability and in different settings.

This programme also aims to develop skills in identifying and meeting the needs of adults with autism, and to improve your awareness of different approaches and models of service delivery. It gives a broad coverage, encouraging students to think for themselves and use their professional skills to select and research topics of relevance to their own situation.

Three compulsory modules are studied in the first year and lead to the award of PGCert. For students wishing to gain a PGDip, three more modules from autism or from another field of study are studied in the second year. For students wishing to gain a MEd, further modules in autism and/or other fields are studied and a dissertation submitted. The dissertation must be in the area of autism.

Contact and further information

Contact: Ms Andrea MacLeod
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8442
Email: a.g.macleod@bham.ac.uk

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