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Queen's University Belfast: Autism in Practice
| Institution | Queen's University Belfast View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work |
| Web | https://www.qub.ac.uk/ |
| askahss@qub.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The aim of the MSc Autism in Practice is to enable clinicians, educators, practitioners, and parents working across a variety of professional and community contexts to develop advanced knowledge and skills in supporting autistic individuals. This programme is designed to enhance practice in educational, clinical, social care, and home settings by deepening participants’ understanding of autism across the lifespan.
The course will explore the contemporary landscape of autism practice, policy, and research. Key areas of focus will include evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies; inclusive educational practices; neurodiversity-affirming approaches; communication and sensory processing; family and caregiver support; and the ethical considerations involved in autism practice. Emphasis will be placed on respectful engagement with autistic individuals and their families, with a strong focus on co-production and lived experience.
Students will be encouraged to translate theoretical learning into practical, meaningful outcomes within their professional or personal contexts. The programme will help develop critical thinking, reflective practice, and a values-led approach, with teaching and assessment methods tailored to support real-world application.
Graduates will be equipped with the intellectual and practical tools to undertake research inquiry at an advanced level, enabling them to integrate practice-based evidence into their daily work and contribute to service development and innovation for autistic individuals and their support networks.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information. |
Queen's University Belfast, ranked in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) is based in Belfast, at the heart of Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026:
Arts and Humanities, 39 for International Outlook and 32 for Research Quality
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