MSc Neurodiversity at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The MSc Neurodiversity is a fully online postgraduate degree designed for professionals across all professional walks of life including, health, social care and education. Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, it challenges deficit-based models and promotes strengths-based, inclusive approaches to supporting neurodivergent individuals throughout the lifespan.

Duration: Typically 3 years part time | Study mode: part-time; online | Intake: Fully online: January 2026 | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course has various exit points allowing you to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Master's award depending on your needs. However, most students will typically complete the full Master's award (180 credits) . As this programme is delivered fully online, the UWS Virtual Learning Environment will be used alongside MS TEAMS for scheduled online teaching sessions. Modules include: Introduction to Neurodiversity Core, Neuro-Inclusive Communication Core, Neurodiversity, Culture & Families Core, Neurodiversity & Technology Core, Neurodiversity & Technology Core, Neurodiversity & Health Option, Neurodiversity & Lifelong Learning Option, Neurodiversity & Health Option, Neurodiversity & Lifelong Learning Option, Introduction to Neurodiversity Core, Neuro-Inclusive Communication Core, Neurodiversity, Culture & Families Core, Research for Health & Social Care Core, Neurodiversity & Technology Core.

Career pathways

It is envisioned that graduates of this programme may work in the following sectors: Health and Social Care Services: NHS trusts, integrated care systems, community health organisations

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: Applicants will typically possess any ordinary degree, or equivalent; Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient professional or practice-based experience to undertake master's studies, for example, two years’ experience working in a professional, leadership or management roles where they are required to provide written reports; English language proficiency for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (see below for more information on English language requirements); English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scottish: Total cost of tuition [Tuition fees for this online course 2026/27] Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): Total cost of tuition [Tuition fees for this online course 2026/27] Source

Intake: Fully online: January 2026

Duration: Typically 3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/neurodiversity

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