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Study Details: MSc Full Time 12 months
This is a full-time degree. You can also study this degree part-time: Educational Assistive Technology (part time) MSc
Assistive Technology (AT) supports students with a broad range of learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments. These range from high incidence, lower impact disabilities (for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia) through to low incidence, higher impact disabilities (for example, cerebral palsy, autism).
This course has been developed to address a global need for the professionalisation of the ‘Assistive Technologist’ role within all levels of education provision.
You will qualify as an Educational Assistive Technologist (EduAT). You will learn about:
the role tasks and responsibilities of the Educational Assistive Technologist
Assistive Technology (AT) solutions
assessment for AT
AT in educational programmes
specialist and mainstream AT solutions
AT partner relationships
models of disability
therapeutic considerations of disability and the learning environment
teaching practice
This course is primarily for teachers, therapists and technologists who are seeking to develop and enhance their ability to support learners who require AT. It will equip you with the skills, knowledge and working methodology needed to practise as an educational assistive technologist.
We have an international reputation for accessibility and the development of digital assistive technology. You will interact with expert users of AT within our unique User Centre. We also have links with learning environments across the UK and will help you to find suitable situations for practical work.
This is one of our MSc Assistive Technology degrees. You can also choose:
MSc Augmentative & Alternative Communication
Honours degree at 2:2 or above in computing, education or a therapeutic subject OR an equivalent qualification (e.g. postgraduate certificate/ diploma of education) OR experience in assistive technology and special education.
You will be invited for an online interview. The interview will test your experience, motivation, and suitability to work with potentially vulnerable people.
You will need to have Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) member status or equivalent.
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