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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Canterbury Campus
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The Autism Studies MA provides the academic background necessary for good practice both with autistic individuals and organisations that provide or arrange support.
Overview
Our programme is designed for graduates and practitioners, giving you the confidence to apply an advanced level of knowledge to many real-life situations. Gain a specialist, vocational qualification that will develop your career in the field of intellectual disabilities and autism.
What you'll learn
You study a combination of academic modules and (if doing the MA/PDip) carry out a case study and/or dissertation which may be empirical or library-based. PDip students do the case study, while MA students do the case study and the research project.
Programme aims
This programme aims to:
- provide you with a detailed knowledge of autism and other developmental disabilities
- provide you with experience of conducting research or intervention in the field of autism.
Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip awards during this course.
Careers
Our postgraduate courses improve employability prospects for both those with established careers and new entrants to the field. Many of our students already work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in professional, management or supporting capacities.
Our programmes support their continuing professional development and enhance their opportunities for career advancement. Other students, who are at the beginning of their careers, move on to a range of professional roles in health and social care including working as psychologists in learning disability or behavioural specialists in community learning disability teams; service management of development roles; clinical psychology training or a PhD.
Career destinations include working as a clinical specialist, special needs advisor, autism teacher and ABA tutor for various health and special needs organisations such as the Step by Step School, Special Help 4 Special Needs and WA Health.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 9,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
48th
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Campus address
University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
22nd out of 75 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 174133 74%23rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10094.0 94%22nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.70 74%59th
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