We deliver a comprehensive package of knowledge and skills which will increase understanding of the disorders and facilitate effective working patterns between professionals, carers, individuals and families. The course will be of relevance to anyone working directly or indirectly with people on the Autism Spectrum; including parents, health professionals, support staff, those working in education and social services.
Graduate destinations
This module can be studied as part of the PgC Practice Development: Autism award or you might wish to continue your studies further by completing the MSc Practice Development.
Course outline
Course summary
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of autism; developing an appreciation of individuality through the recognition of neurodiversity. The team involved in course delivery is drawn from both organisations, to ensure that contemporary specialist knowledge and research evidence is an integral part of the course.
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve and develop their leadership and management skills. There are no pre-requisites and the content is ideal for employees at all levels of work.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at Masters level (level 7) and commit to attempting the assessment. The standard entry requirement for level 7 study is successful prior study at the underpinning level, (level 6). When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award.
Application information
Application Information
Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000..
Student Finance Tuition Fee PolicyResources and facilities
We are amongst the UK's leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.
