Program Overview
This MSc in Autism provides a comprehensive understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, focusing on conceptual frameworks, intervention approaches, and practical experience through an experiential placement. Students engage in research seminars, hear from leading professionals, and develop critical evaluation skills through written coursework. Graduates pursue careers in neurodevelopmental support teams, such as specialist therapists, support workers, and teachers in schools for students with additional support needs.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Compulsory Classes:
- Conceptual Frameworks in Autism
- The Spectrum of Autism
- Responding to the Impact of Autism: Approaches and Interventions
- Experiential Placement
- Research Methods & Reasoning
- Dissertation
- Elective Classes:
- Independent Study Module
Assessment:
- Written coursework that draws on academic study and reflection on practical experiences in education.
Teaching:
- Student and staff-led research seminars.
- Guest lecturers, including Dr. Tommy MacKay, a practicing Educational Psychologist.
Careers:
- Graduates work in the third sector for organizations such as the National Autistic Society, Scottish Autism, and other organizations within the care sector.
- Former students have gone on to work in various roles within neurodevelopmental or autism-specific teams, such as:
- Specialist speech and language therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Family support workers
- Teachers in additional support for learning schools
Other:
- The program provides a critical understanding of the conceptual frameworks relevant to understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Students will understand complex cognitive and affective theories essential to supporting the autism profile.
- The program enables students to translate theory into practice and critically evaluate evidence-based approaches to intervention.
- The program draws upon experiences of a multi-professional student cohort, including leading professionals, autistic students, and those with dual professional-parental experiences.
- Students will receive input from internationally respected autism experts.
- Students can complete their final dissertation by distance learning, allowing international students to complete their studies in their home country.
International: £19,600 Scotland: £8,700 England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £8,700 PVG: £59
Entry Requirements:
Undergraduate Honours degree in a related discipline, or equivalent qualification. Direct lived experience of living or experience of working with autistic people. Any experience should be detailed on the personal statement section of the application form. Applicants with other forms of experience who would like to discuss their eligibility should contact us via the enquiry form below.
