Autism Studies (Distance Learning)

Overview

The Autism Studies (Distance Learning) programme from University of Kent 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.

Reasons to study Autism Studies (Distance Learning) at Kent

• Study alongside some of the UK’s leading academics working in autism, learning disability and community care.
• We offer a range of funding opportunities to fund your studies.
• As a student or graduate, you can join the Tizard Practitioners’ Network of experts in the field.
• Our distance learning course allows you to fit your studies around your work and personal life.
• Receive academic and professional support from leading clinicians and researchers in the field of intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Benefit from our excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments.

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.