MA/PgDip/PgCert Autism Spectrum
Part-time
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Education studies
Related subjects • Teacher education
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This course is for you if you are a graduate currently involved in working with people who are on the autism spectrum or if you are coming to this course from a personal perspective as an individual with autism, a parent or carer.
The course focuses on how autism is considered in terms of theory, research and practice. You reflect on how autism affects the way in which people experience the world. These experiences are analysed within wider disability debates. You identify and consider the barriers in society that hinder individuals with autism in terms of learning and achieving their goals.
If you are from a professional background the course supports you in developing a range of academic skills, a professional knowledge base and employability skills that link closely to your specialism and career goals.
If you are interested in this course from a personal perspective as an individual with autism, a parent or carer, we support your developing understanding of the autism spectrum.
You study
• how the autism spectrum is conceptualised
• the way that autism impacts on the individual's thinking and learning
• how autism might affect how people experience the world around them.
Assessments can be linked to your own work so you can specialise in a particular age bracket or education or support role.
The course provides a relevant qualification for anyone holding or intending to hold a management position in the field of autism. You reflect on current theory relating to the autism spectrum and evaluate how you might use new learning to develop your own practice.
Find out more about MA/PgDip/PgCert Autism Spectrum
Part-time – typically one year to certificate, two years to diploma, three years to masters, maximum six years
Each module is taught 5–7.30pm once a week typically over eight to ten weeks. For groups of 15 students or more, it may be possible to deliver the course at your organisation if it is in the local region.
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Part-time – typically £5,355 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
Assessment varies between modules but includes a mixture of professional work-based tasks and academic and critical reflection. There are no examinations.
This course is for anyone holding or intending to hold a management position in the field of autism.
Staff profiles
Visit the Department of Education, Childhood and Inclusion website to view profiles of the staff who teach in this subject area.
