Neurodiversity & Inclusive Practice MA
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Please note this course is subject to validation. First entry to this course is September 2026, register your interest to find out more and be notified when applications open. For September 2025 entry, please visit MA Autism.
Advance your career with a Masters in Neurodiversity and Inclusive Practice, designed to deepen your understanding of neurodiverse individuals’ needs through critical engagement with research, policy and practice. You’ll be encouraged to develop skills in reflective learning, data analysis, and applying emerging knowledge to real-world challenges, driving meaningful change in policy and practice through evidence-based interpretations and innovative solutions.
This course is relevant to those interested in pursuing careers in sectors such as education, health, and social care. For both professionals and family members supporting neurodiverse individuals, the course is available as flexible full-time or part-time study options, offering a personalised learning experience to suit your individual needs and career goals.
Full UK Fee: TBC
Full International Fee: TBC
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
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Interdisciplinary Learning: Blends insights from multiple fields to give a well-rounded understanding of neurodiversity.
Advocacy and Empowerment: Promotes inclusion and challenges deficit-based views of disability.
Practical Skills: Teaches strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals in real-world settings.
This course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to enhance your professional career in education, health, or social care. The student-centred approach ensures that learning is dynamic and relevant, integrating practice-based and project-based learning, peer tutoring, arts-based activities, guest speakers, case studies, role-playing, simulation exercises, peer feedback and technology-enhanced tasks.
With a focus on independent learning, critical reflection, leading learning, and teamwork, you can prepare to advance in your career, potentially moving from support roles to managerial positions.
You can gain tools to evaluate policies, practices, and emerging trends in your field, offering a competitive edge in your profession.
We have a fantastic service for students' to use to gain advice and tips on furthering careers and enhancing their employability.
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Our teaching team is composed of experienced practitioners and qualified educators with expertise and research in neurodiversity and inclusive practices.
Their research-driven approach promotes transformative learning, encouraging you to actively engage in critical scholarship. Tutors provide ongoing support through individual and group guidance.
Based at Coach Lane Campus, Coach Lane Campus is an extensive site with its own Sports Centre, Students’ Union, Library and IT suites. You will have access to specialist facilities like the 24/7 Library and e-learning platforms, which enhance your study experience.
All information is accurate at the time of sharing.
Full time Courses are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but could include elements of online learning. Most courses run as planned and as promoted on our website and via our marketing materials, but if there are any substantial changes (as determined by the Competition and Markets Authority) to a course or there is the potential that course may be withdrawn, we will notify all affected applicants as soon as possible with advice and guidance regarding their options. It is also important to be aware that optional modules listed on course pages may be subject to change depending on uptake numbers each year.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.
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