SEN/ALN (Autism)

University of South Wales
Postgraduate MA Full-time 2 Years Teaching

About this course

A Masters degree in Autism is a major boost to a career. The MA SEN (ASD) course, which is unique in Wales, is for professionals working in the field of social care, education, health or the third sector, who have contact with children or adults on the Autism Spectrum. It is also available to parents or carers who wish to further their knowledge and understanding on Autism at Masters level. The MA SEN (ASD) is the only course that offers study at this level. As such, it attracts a wide range of students from all over south Wales and the west of England, and many international students. As well as a committed team of professionals working in the field of Autism, we have visiting lecturers from the local NHS Trust specialist AS team and The National Autism Association (Wales).

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Newport (Wales)

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Newport (Wales)

Part-time

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Newport

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants
2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2319 Teaching professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newport (Wales)
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Teaching