Ormskirk,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCert Social Sciences (Critical Autism Studies) in Ormskirk United Kingdom | Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University
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Ormskirk United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
4,560
(c. USD6,114.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
3 months
Discover the lived experiences of autistic individuals. Explore how current support systems influence their daily lives and opportunities.
Through our program, you'll trace the development of autism support approaches while participating in contemporary discussions about policies and practices. We'll guide you in building your understanding of modern autism perspectives while enhancing your analytical abilities. Beyond receiving expert instruction, you'll gain insights directly from autistic professionals collaborating with our multidisciplinary team. Hear personal narratives and come to value autism as a distinct neurological identity. This postgraduate program is tailored for professionals, aspiring practitioners, or anyone regularly interacting with autistic individuals. The course provides continuing education opportunities to advance your professional journey. We especially encourage applications from autistic individuals, their relatives, and caregivers.
Career prospects
Upon completing our PGCert in Social Sciences (Critical Autism Studies), you'll be equipped to effectively support autistic individuals.
You'll gain insight into how autistic people perceive and engage with their environment. You'll develop the ability to critically assess policy changes and service provisions, while championing autistic rights and providing meaningful assistance.
This postgraduate credential opens doors to positions in healthcare, social services, or global development initiatives. Further education could lead to opportunities in education, social work, or therapy. You may also choose to advance your academic journey with a research-focused Masters degree. This postgraduate credential opens doors to positions in healthcare, social services, or global development initiatives. Further education could lead to opportunities in education, social work, or therapy. You may also choose to advance your academic journey with a research-focused Masters degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 course 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, as well as their family members or carers.
An interview will form part of the selection process if you do not meet the degree requirements outlined above.
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) - Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26
It may be possible to join the course 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, as well as their family members or carers.
An interview will form part of the selection process if you do not meet the degree requirements outlined above.
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) - Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26
Tuition
GBP
4,560