Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - MA, PhD

at University of Kent

A first or 2.1 in a relevant subject. You should send an outline of your research proposal with your application.
 

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:

• Home full-time£4596
• EU full-time£17400
• International full-time£17400

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

Our postgraduate courses provide detailed knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Graduates will have gained a very good understanding of the matters arising within this population and will be able to analyse and conduct relevant research.  
 

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.