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University of Birmingham: Inclusion (Autism Children)
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Education |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our online MA Inclusion (Autism Children) offers a flexible, part-time path for professionals to gain advanced skills in supporting children with autism. Learn from top experts, integrate your experiences, and explore research and policy to enhance inclusive and specialist education practices.
Start shaping the future of autism provision with us by developing your expertise to lead and innovate in supporting children with autism. With tailored guidance from top experts, you’ll be prepared to confidently take on impactful roles and advanced career opportunities in this field.
Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Study our MA Inclusion (Autism Children) and enjoy a distinctive, flexible learning experience, taught by leading experts in autism. This part-time, distance course allows you to tailor your studies through diverse modules and a 60-credit dissertation, focusing on the needs of autistic children.
Benefit from a global perspective on inclusive education, access to the Autism Centre for Education and Research, and personalised career guidance. Ideal for professionals in various settings, this course equips you to drive meaningful change and advance in your career, potentially leading to further qualifications like a PhD. - Expert-Led Learning: Gain insights from leading autism specialists and integrate your own experience into the course.
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Flexible Study Options: Choose from a wide range of modules and study part-time to fit your professional commitments.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Develop skills in autism spectrum theory, inclusive practices, and educational policy.
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Career Advancement: Access strong career support and pathways to advanced roles and further qualifications, including a PhD.
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) We also offer a one year, part-time Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits in total). This option gives you the opportunity to gain a specialist qualification at Masters level after just one year of study , or (on successful completion of the modules) to transfer to the MA Programme. For the PGCert, you choose from one of the first year pathway options and for those who transfer to the MA, this would constitute your first year of the three-year course. The MA Inclusion entry criteria, teaching and assessment all apply to the PGCert option. This course will run in a part-time mode, online for either 12 or 36 months depending on which awarded degree you enrolled for.
MA Inclusion pathways The MA Inclusion: Autism in Children programme is one of a number of pathways which investigate inclusive practice through multiple lenses and specialisms. Explore our MA Inclusion pathways: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/campaigns/social-sciences/ma-inclusion
Career opportunities Our MA Inclusion (Autism Children) offers a transformative path for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in autism education. With guidance from leading experts, you’ll gain advanced skills in addressing diverse needs and inclusive practices.
This course equips you for roles such as: - Specialist teachers
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Education advisors
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SEN coordinators
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | For this programme, you require UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant area of practice or discipline. Equivalent vocational qualifications are accepted as criteria for entry to this course. Most students will have some relevant professional experience and all applicants are encouraged to gain relevant experience in educational, care or other professional settings before, and during, embarking on a programme of study. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | For this programme, you require UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant area of practice or discipline. Equivalent vocational qualifications are accepted as criteria for entry to this course. Most students will have some relevant professional experience and all applicants are encouraged to gain relevant experience in educational, care or other professional settings before, and during, embarking on a programme of study. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | For this programme, you require UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant area of practice or discipline. Equivalent vocational qualifications are accepted as criteria for entry to this course. Most students will have some relevant professional experience and all applicants are encouraged to gain relevant experience in educational, care or other professional settings before, and during, embarking on a programme of study. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | For this programme, you require UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant area of practice or discipline. Equivalent vocational qualifications are accepted as criteria for entry to this course. Most students will have some relevant professional experience and all applicants are encouraged to gain relevant experience in educational, care or other professional settings before, and during, embarking on a programme of study. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
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