MA Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities at University of Kent

Programme overview

Research-based MA based at the Tizard Centre, a leading centre in autism, intellectual disability and community care that received a Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2013. The Centre is recognised for work on deinstitutionalisation, community living, challenging behaviour, staff support quality and sexuality and autism.

Department: Tizard Centre, School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is research-led, with teaching at the Tizard Centre, a shared office with computer, an annual seminar series and the Jim Mansell Memorial Lecture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or 2:1 in a relevant subject for the MA by research. An outline of the research proposal should be sent with the application. English language (international applicants): Very Good level (high B2), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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