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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - PCert, PDip, MA
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 5,800
Country Rank#36
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This programme is an advanced professional development programme involving some or all of the following: distance learning; study workshops. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities can be completed mainly by distance learning.

Deadline for Tizard Postgraduate Taught Applications for entry in September: 18 JULY
Due to a high number of applicants we have been forced to put in place a deadline for receipt of applications for those wishing to be considered for entry to September intake.

The Centre has excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments. Our primary aims, through research, teaching and consultancy, are:

to find out more about how to effectively support and work with people with learning disabilities
to help carers, managers and professionals develop the values, knowledge and skills that enable better services
to aid policymakers, planners, managers and practitioners to organise and provide enhanced services.

The Tizard Centre is recognised as leading the field in deinstitutionalisation and community living, challenging behaviour, quality of staff support, sexuality and autism, and has had a significant impact on national policies in these areas. We are committed to addressing issues arising from social inequality.

Course Content
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)
- TZRD9940 - Research Project in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (60 credits)
- TZRD9950 - Extended Research Project in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (120 credits)
- WSHOPWRIT - Write,Right (0 credits)
Entry Requirement
A good honours degree, typically in psychology or other relevant social sciences, or comparable professional qualifications and experience.

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 & Scholarships
Fees:
- Home full-time£3100
- EU full-time£4350
- International full-time£5800
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.
Career Prospect
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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - PCert, PDip, MA at University of Kent