Overview

You will develop advanced knowledge and a critical understanding of intellectual disabilities and autism. Our degree programme has been designed to provide four distinct pathways for students who want to specialise in autism, intellectual disabilities, forensic issues and clinical practice.

You can choose whether you would like to attend the course entirely online, or campus based. The course includes lectures, seminars, project work, tests and presentations.

About the Tizard Centre

The Tizard Centre is part of the School of Psychology and is at the forefront of learning and research in autism, intellectual disability and community care. In 2013 the Tizard Centre received a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its outstanding work in these areas.

The Centre has excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments. Our primary aims, through research, teaching and consultancy, are:

To find out more about how to effectively support and work with people with learning disabilities
To help carers, managers and professionals develop the values, knowledge and skills that enable better services
To aid policymakers, planners, managers and practitioners to organise and provide enhanced services.

The Tizard Centre is recognised as leading the field in deinstitutionalisation and community living, challenging behaviour, quality of staff support, sexuality, quality of life, and autism, and has had a significant impact on national policies in these areas. We are committed to addressing issues arising from social inequality.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Models, Frameworks and Approaches to Support

Understanding issues and interventions in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

Work Based Learning

Understanding and Evaluating Quality of Support and Services

Conducting Research in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

There is no fixed application deadline for home students, but it is strongly recommended you apply no later than three months before your intended start date.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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4.5

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126

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree, typically in psychology or other relevant social sciences, or comparable professional qualifications and experience.

Those who do not meet the degree requirement but have significant relevant work experience may still be considered for entry.

Applicants may be asked to complete an admission task and/or an interview as part of the admission process.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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