The Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Masters Degree at the University of Kent is designed for professionals and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of complex support needs and interventions. You will explore critical issues and innovative approaches within intellectual disabilities and autism, preparing you to make a significant impact in health and social care. This postgraduate qualification is ideal if you are looking to advance your expertise in areas such as deinstitutionalisation, challenging behaviour, and community living, drawing on the Tizard Centre's renowned research and practice.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is structured over one year, comprising eight compulsory taught modules and a research dissertation. You will engage with modules like Understanding Research Methodology and Models, Frameworks and Approaches to Support, and have the opportunity to specialise through pathway-specific modules such as Clinical Placement in Intellectual Disabilities or Work-based Learning in Autism. You will graduate with advanced research skills and a critical understanding of contemporary issues, equipping you for leadership roles in service provision, policy development, or further academic study.