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Study Details: MSc 2 years part-time distance learning
This Master’s course looks in detail at learning disability, neurodiversity and autism from a psychological perspective. Studying contemporary practices, critical theories and case studies, you’ll investigate how neurodivergent and learning disabled people can be best supported in healthcare, education and workplace settings.
Whether you’re currently working with people with learning disabilities or you’ve recently graduated and you’re looking to get started in this field, this MSc Psychology and Learning Disability degree is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop your career and become a specialist.
It’s a part-time, distance learning course, which allows you the flexibility to fit your studies around work commitments. In Year 1, you’ll study modules that cover the core issues, and in Year 2 you’ll focus on your own research project with support from our expert tutors.
Qualifications or experience
English language requirements
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If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details
If you’re working in education or learning support, or if you’re already specialising in learning disability or developmental needs, this course will help you develop personally and professionally, introducing new ways to design and deliver services to individuals with developmental disability.
Previous students who were already in professional roles during the course have progressed to senior management positions, academic posts and doctoral level study.
If you have a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc in Psychology, you could apply to do a taught doctorate in areas such as Educational Psychology (EdPsychD) or in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsychD) once you’ve successfully completed your Master’s.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
All modules on this MSc Psychology with Learning Disability course are core.
Year 1
Year 2
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