Overview

Psychology and Learning Disability from University of Portsmouth studying contemporary practices, critical theories and case studies, you’ll investigate how neurodivergent and learning disabled people can be best supported in healthcare, education and workplace settings.

Key facts

Join one of the few Master’s programmes to study learning disability, neurodiversity and autism from a psychological perspective, as opposed to a nursing perspective
Learn about the role that psychological methodologies and analytical techniques can have in the planning and delivery of learning support at an individual and organisational level

Increase awareness and understanding in the sector and beyond, about the positive role of psychology and psychotherapy in the study of learning disability

Complete an individual research project on a topic of your choice. Each year we present the Sue Buckley Award – named after our esteemed Emeritus Professor of Development Disability – for best project.

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you forIf you’re working in education or learning support, or if you’re already specialising in learning disability or developmental needs, this course will help you develop personally and professionally, introducing new ways to design and deliver services to individuals with developmental disability.Previous students who were already in professional roles during the course have progressed to senior management positions, academic posts and doctoral level study.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Intellectual Disability Studies

Critical Perspectives Autism

Neurodiversity Studies

Psychology Learning Disability: Core Issues

Psychology Project Distance Learning

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Applicants with a professional qualification not at degree level may be accepted - each application is considered on an individual basis according to academic qualifications as well as professional qualifications and experience.

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Tuition Fees

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7470 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK &International Year 2 tuition £3,730

Funding

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