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Postgraduate Certificate
Edge Hill University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 months
Select a course option
Postgraduate Certificate
Edge Hill University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 months
Select a an exam type
Uncover what life is like for autistic people. Unravel the impact of support available today and how this shapes their experiences.
Studying with us, you’ll map the evolution of autism interventions, and engage with current debates in policy and practice. We’ll also help you develop your own knowledge of autism in the 21st century and sharpen your critical study skills.
Not only will you benefit from specialist training, you’ll also learn from autistic people who work alongside our interdisciplinary department. Listen to diverse stories and learn to appreciate autism as a unique way of being.
We’ve designed this postgraduate qualification for anyone who works or aspires to work, or communicates regularly with autistic people. The course offers an opportunity to take on continuing professional development (CPD) and boost your career prospects. We particularly welcome applications from autistic people, their families and carers.
Your future career
By the end of our PGCert Social Sciences (Critical Autism Studies), you’ll be ready to help and work with autistic people.
You’ll understand how autistic people interact with the world and others. You’ll be able to think critically about developments in policy and services, as well as act as an advocate for autistic human rights and offer empowering support.
With this postgraduate qualification on your CV, you can apply for roles in health and social care settings or in international development. With some additional training, you could pursue a career in teaching, social work or counselling. Alternatively, you could continue your studies with a Masters by Research degree.
With this postgraduate qualification on your CV, you can apply for roles in health and social care settings or in international development. With some additional training, you could pursue a career in teaching, social work or counselling. Alternatively, you could continue your studies with a Masters by Research degree.
You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject such as social sciences or other human sciences. It may be possible to join the programme without a degree if you are in full-time employment, have a minimum of five years’ work experience, and can demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development through a portfolio and written statement. Applications are particularly welcomed from ‘experts by experience’, including autistic people and the family or carers of those with autism. An interview will form part of the selection process if you do not meet the degree requirements outlined above.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,520 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£5,520 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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