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Advancing Practice Sensory Integration at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course Summary

  • Gain the knowledge and confidence to work in advanced sensory integration.
  • See how your learning can contribute to the growing evidence base.
  • Plan and implement a research study focused on sensory integration.
This course is available to occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech & language therapists. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to develop first as a practitioner in sensory integration – and then as an advanced practitioner. There are multiple intakes of each sensory integration module throughout the year – you can check start dates can on the Sensory Integration Education (SIE) website. You’re welcome discuss your most appropriate pattern of study, funding and study goals with the collaborative course lead Sarah Lacey ([email protected]) or [email protected]. How You Learn You’ll be part of an online community which is multi-disciplinary in nature and promotes peer and tutor support. You learn through
  • online presentations and lessons
  • webinars
  • independent study tasks
  • online discussion boards and meetings
  • online activities
In the research methods module, you’ll have access to a multi-disciplinary teaching team and an e-tutor. You’ll have your own research supervisor who will support you through your research dissertation – as well as access to a range of electronic resources. Applied learning Work placements The postgraduate certificate and diploma include up to 60 clinical hours, which sit within the sensory integration modules. The clinical hours can be completed within your own workplace – or you can arrange to complete them in another suitable environment. You’ll also be supported in clinical mentoring sessions to help you hone your clinical skills. Your mentor will be from the SIE register of clinical mentors – or from your workplace if you have a suitable mentor at work who’s an advanced practitioner in sensory integration. You’ll usually have around three hours of mentoring per module. Networking opportunities When you start the course you’ll become a member of SIE’s community of best practice – the Association of Sensory Integration Practitioners (ASIP).

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Year 1 Compulsory Modules Assessment And Therapeutic Intervention In Sensory Integration Foundations Of Sensory Integration | Coursework (100%) Year 2 Compulsory Modules Advancing Practice In Sensory Integration | Coursework (100%) Dissertation 45 Credits | Coursework (100%) Researching For Practice (Distance Learning) | Coursework (100%)

Assessment method

Coursework

Entry requirements

Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy which is recognised in the UK. Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/occupational-therapy/msc-advancing-practice-sensory-integration/distance-learning

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

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Advancing Practice Sensory Integration at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS