This is a programme designed for professionals working with children and young people on the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome. This might be the early years, in schools, residential care, or in advisory, support or therapeutic services. This programme draws on the student’s own experience as part of the content and assessment.
The programme is offered as a taught course on the University of Birmingham campus on a full or part-time basis.
It is also offered as a distance education course. Each distance education student has a personal tutor in a regional or online tutor group. Learning is supported through paper-based study packs, tutorial groups, telephone, email and online WebCT contact, which encourages students to share experience. Internet access is required for the distance programme. There are two University-based study weekends in the first year on the distance course.
Learn more:
Distance Education courses:
Programme Coordinator: Dr Glenys Jones
Telephone: 0121 414 7102
Email: g.e.jones@bham.ac.uk
Autism Team Secretary:
Linda Hudson
Telephone: 0121 414 5620
Email: l.j.hudson@bham.ac.uk
Full-time/part-time courses:
Programme Coordinator: Dr Mitzi Waltz
Telephone: 0121 414 7607
Email: m.waltz@bham.ac.uk
Duration of programme: 1 - 2 years
Awards: BPhil, AdCert, PGCert, PGDip, MEd
Mode: Full- and part-time; Distance Education
Autism Team Secretary:
Linda Hudson
Telephone: 0121 414 5620
Email: l.j.hudson@bham.ac.uk
Autism (Children) brochure [pdf]
Autism (Children) FAQs [pdf]
The aims of the programme are to give students knowledge of the autism spectrum, based on theory, research and practice. It aims to develop skills in identifying and meeting the needs of these children and improve the student’s awareness of different approaches and models of service delivery (particularly in the area of education). Taking the perspective of the child on the autism spectrum is paramount, and listening to families and what they need and value is also stressed.
The three compulsory modules are:
These three modules are studied in the first year and lead to the award of AdCert (Level H) or PGCert (Level M). For students wishing to gain a PGDip, three more modules from autism or from another field of study are studied in the second year. For students wishing to gain a BPhil or MEd, further modules in autism and/or other fields are studied and a dissertation submitted. The dissertation must be in the area of autism.
The programme is offered as a taught course on the University of Birmingham campus on a full or part-time basis. It is also offered as a distance education course.
Level H:
Level M:
For an overview of the entry requirements, please refer to the "Admission requirements" page.
1st Year ( Full- and part time)
| Level of Study |
Mode |
Home/EU (£) |
Overseas (£) |
| AdCert |
P/T |
1,615 |
4,940 |
| BPhil |
F/T |
3,225 |
9,880 |
| BPhil |
P/T |
1,615 |
4,940 |
| PGCert |
P/T |
1,450 |
4,940 |
| PGDip |
P/T |
1,450 |
4,940 |
| MEd |
F/T |
4,350 |
9,880 |
| MEd |
P/T |
1,450 |
4,940 |
Fees for full-time and part-time programmes of study for students commencing in 2009-10. Fees for subsequent years of study are likely to increase. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.
Please note MEd Fees will be charged over three years and the fees are likely to increase with inflation.
*Fees correct as of 27th May 2009
1st Year (Distance education)
| Level of Study |
Mode |
Home/EU (£) |
Overseas (£) |
| AdCert |
DE |
2,535 |
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| BPhil |
DE |
2,535 |
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| PGCert |
DE |
2,370 |
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| PGDip |
DE |
2,370 |
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| MEd |
DE |
2,370 |
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Fees for students commencing in 2009-10. Fees for subsequent years of study are likely to increase. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.
Please note MEd Fees will be charged over three years and the fees are likely to increase with inflation.
*Fees correct as of 27th May 2009
ACER strengthens and unites the different research and teaching components of the Autism Team and enhances its research profile, income and activities. ACER will provide clear and accessible information on the range and depth of activities and highlight the significant expertise of the autism spectrum within the Team.
For more detailed information about the activities of ACER, please visit the main website: www.education.bham.ac.uk/research/acer/
School of Education
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
Tel. Edgbaston: 0121 414 4866 | Overseas Tel. Edgbaston: +44 121 414 4866
Tel. Selly Oak: 0121 414 8555 | Overseas Tel. Selly Oak: +44 121 414 8555
Fax: +44 (0) 121 414 4865 | School e-mail: education@bham.ac.uk
