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

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University of Kent (Canterbury)

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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.Teaching and assessmentEach of the four taught modules is assessed by a computer-based exam and an extended essay. In addition, the Research Methods module involves short assignments and a worked problem.CareersOur postgraduate courses improve employability prospects ...Read more

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.

Teaching and assessment

Each of the four taught modules is assessed by a computer-based exam and an extended essay. In addition, the Research Methods module involves short assignments and a worked problem.

Careers

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.

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82/101
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15th
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52nd
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Renee
21 Sep 23

It’s very welcoming and there are many facilities and societies for many people..Read more

Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

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£9,800 per year

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Students from Domestic

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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.

Students from Other UK

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£18,600 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

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.

£18,600 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

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.

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