Analysis and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - PDip, MSc

at University of Kent

Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• TZRD8300 - Research Methods (15 credits)
• TZRD8610 - Social Psychology of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (10 credits)
• TZRD8620 - Behaviour Analysis and Intervention (10 credits)
• TZRD8630 - Service Issues in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by Distance Learning (10 credits)
• TZRD8650 - Extended Essay (15 credits)
• TZRD8910 - Service Placement (30 credits)
• TZRD8920 - Clinical Placement (30 credits)
• TZRD9940 - Research Project in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (60 credits)
• WSHOPWRIT - Write,Right (0 credits)

A good honours degree, typically in psychology or other relevant social sciences, or comparable professional qualifications and experience. Analysis and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities students also need some practical experience in services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees

Analysis and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - MSc at Canterbury
 

• Home full-time-£9300
• EU full-time-£13000
• International full-time-£17400

Analysis and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - PDip at Canterbury
 

• Home full-time-£6200
• EU full-time-£8700
• International full-time-£11600

Our postgraduate courses improve employability prospects for both those with established careers and new entrants to the field. Many of our students already work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in professional, management or supporting capacities.

Our programmes support their continuing professional development and enhance their opportunities for career advancement. Other students, who are at the beginning of their careers, move on to a range of professional roles in health and social care including working as psychologists in learning disability or behavioural specialists in community learning disability teams; service management of development roles; clinical psychology training or a PhD.

Career destinations include working as a consultant behaviour analyst, carer co-ordinator, service care manager, special needs teacher, quality officer, ABA tutor and research assistant in various health care organisations such as Dimensions UK Ltd, Care Management Group, Consensus Support Services, Mencap and Ambitious About Autism.