Course summary
This Postgraduate Certificate in Autism Studies is offered by Stranmillis University College and delivered in partnership with Middletown Centre for Autism. This is a one-year course for educational professionals and consists of three modules, each worth 20 CAT Points. The Middletown Centre for Autism is a cross-border organisation established by Department of Education and Skills (Ireland) and the Department of Education (Northern Ireland) to support the promotion of excellence throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland in the education of children and young people with autism. The autism-specific modules are delivered by a specialist team including staff from Stranmillis and Middletown, plus teachers with hands on experience of key school-based roles for example: SENCO's, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists. All will deliver lectures on related topics of use in an educational setting. Please note this course is taught fully online. Please note this course does not give you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Modules
Please see website for more information on modules.
Assessment method
There are no written examinations. Modules are assessed by coursework.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline and preferably a professional teaching qualification. However, applicants who do not meet the requirements above will be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Stranmillis University College
Stranmillis Road
Belfast
BT9 5DY