Master of Autism Studies

Program Overview

This program provides specialized knowledge and skills for working with autistic individuals and their supporters. It covers topics such as lifespan development, diagnosis, research methods, and strategies for addressing strengths and difficulties. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in education, healthcare, social work, and research, where they can support autistic people in achieving their goals.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Trimester 1:
• Across the Lifespan - 7189EDN (10 credit points)
• Diagnosis and Supports - 7188EDN (10 credit points)
• Understanding Research - 7016EDN (10 credit points)
• Quantitative Research in Education - 8907EDN (10 credit points)
• Trimester 1,2: Listed electives (20 credit points)
• Trimester 2: Understanding Strengths and Managing Difficulties - 7190EDN (not offered from 2025) (10 credit points)
• Trimester 1: Neurodiversity - 7203EDN (offered from 2025) (10 credit points)

Careers:

Graduates will be well-positioned to work alongside autistic people and their supporters to identify strategies or supports to enable them to achieve their goals. Graduates may also be equipped to advance into leadership and specialist roles in education, health, government policy, social work and service provision for autistic people and their families. Educators with specialized knowledge in providing for the needs of autistic learners are in high demand in public and private education sectors as a specialist teacher, school leader, curriculum leader, or consultant. Graduates will also have the option of completing a research masters and following a career in autism research.