SEN/ALN (Autism) - MA at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A master's at Newport for those wishing to become advanced practitioners in autism, described as the only practice-based study of autism in the region. It runs on weekday evenings at Newport City campus.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two autism modules, Autism: Contexts and Concepts and Managing and Supporting Autism, plus the core Research Methodology module for the full master's and two or three optional modules such as Child and Adolescent Mental Health, SEN: Contexts and Concepts, and Leading and Managing SEN/ALN. Teaching is through seminars, group discussions, tutorials and active learning tasks.

Career pathways

Students have presented at national and international conferences or gained promotion or employment in organisations supporting or educating autistic individuals; full-time students find work locally in education or care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First degree and/or sufficient relevant experience of autism and evidence of recent study. Full-time students seeking help finding an internship need a current enhanced DBS check (or international equivalent).

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time, per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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