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PgCert Autism

Sheffield Hallam University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Sheffield Hallam University

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-JUN-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Run in collaboration with the National Autistic Society, this course offers you an in-depth exploration into theory and practice related to autism and Asperger Syndrome. There is an in-person cohort in London in June and an online cohort in October.

Course summary

Develop an in-depth knowledge of what autism is and issues across age ranges.
Gain insight into the lived experiences of autistic individuals and understanding of their support needs.
Explore specific cognitive differences as well as sensory perceptual profiles and experiences in autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Suitable for you if you are autistic or have an Asperger Syndrome identification, are a parent/carer or are a professional who works with autistic individuals (of any age). This course covers a range of theories and relates them to the lived experiences of autistic children and adults.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

This course is delivered in Manchester (starting in June) or online (starting in October).

You are provided with an in depth exploration of the main autism theories, with alternative perspectives identified with supporting rationale. The course is deeply embedded in an inclusive model, and embraces the social model of disability. As such, the notions of inclusion, models of disability, and what it means to be autistic in the modern age are all explored within the course.

You learn through one or more of the following:

face-to-face teaching
online support
individual supervisions
self-directed learning

You are provided with an in depth exploration of the main autism theories, with alternative perspectives identified with supporting rationale. The course is deeply embedded in an inclusive model, and embraces the social model of disability. As such, the notions of inclusion, models of disability, and what it means to be autistic in the modern age are all explored within the course.

You learn through

face-to-face teaching
online support
individual supervisions
self-directed learning

Future careers

This course supports students interested in

working with autistic children
working with autistic adults
supporting autistic employees
engaging with autistic students in further and higher education

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to

complete a Masters in Autism
complete a Doctorate in Education
complete an autism-related PhD

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 5,735per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

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Sheffield is a diverse student city in the centre of the UK that is home to over 60,000 students from all over the world.
Sheffield Hallam's relationships with top international companies helps students access internships and build connections for their future career.
Sheffield Hallam offers a range of scholarships and funding support to help towards the cost of studying in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    34th out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    129 57%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    29th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    41st

    29

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