Overview

The Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (Autism) programme offered at University of Kent has been designed to provide four distinct pathways for students who want to specialise in autism, intellectual disabilities, forensic issues and clinical practice.

You can choose whether you would like to attend the course entirely online, or campus based. The course includes lectures, seminars, project work, tests and presentations.

Your future

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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Models, Frameworks and Approaches to Support

Understanding issues and interventions in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

Work Based Learning

Understanding and Evaluating Quality of Support and Services

Conducting Research in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

More details

There is no fixed application deadline for home students, but we strongly recommend you apply no later than three months before your intended start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

126

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

126

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree, typically in psychology or other relevant social sciences, or comparable professional qualifications and experience.

Those who do not meet the degree requirement but have significant relevant work experience may still be considered for entry.

Applicants may be asked to complete an admission task and/or an interview as part of the admission process.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Additional Details

MSc Part-time:

UK: £5,000 / year

Int: £9,650 / year

UK: £6,667 / year, part-time: £3,334 / year

Int: £9,300 / year, part-time: £4,650 / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your future

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Canterbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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