MA / PGCert MA Inclusion: Autism in Children (Online) at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

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. This programme is CPD Quality Mark scheme approved.

Department: Teacher Education (Continuing Professional Development) | Duration: MA 36 months / PGCert 12 months | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Complete three 20-credit modules to obtain your Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert). For those progressing onto the MA in the second year, you'll need to choose 60 credits from a combination of optional modules (which include core modules from the other pathways on the MA Inclusion) and then complete a dissertation (60 credits) in your final year.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent vocational qualifications in a relevant area of practice or discipline. 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. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,260 a year (2027/28). Per year Source

International applicants: GBP 8,640 a year (2027/28). Per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MA 36 months / PGCert 12 months

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=COS043

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