This online distance course is internationally unique, offering parents and practitioners a flexible way to study and gain a university qualification in the field of autism (including Asperger syndrome). Intended for parents and professionals working with either children or adults with autism or Asperger syndrome, the course has been designed to appeal to a variety of learning styles and backgrounds.
Learn more: Karen Guldberg
Telephone: 0121 414 3470
Email: k.k.guldberg@bham.ac.uk
Duration of programme: 1 - 2 years
Awards: UCert, HECert
Mode: Distance Education
Delivered primarily online as distance education, carers are able to fit their study around work and family commitments. This innovative course takes full advantage of interactive training methods to make learning as interesting and accessible as possible. As well as reading material, audio-visual material is used to offer examples of real practice and the course promotes learning through interaction with students and tutors, both online and face-to-face. Students will be introduced to the latest research and current best practice in the field of autism and Asperger syndrome, which they will be taught to apply to their own situation.
Comments from students include:
“The greatest motivating factor about this course is that it really does help one’s autism practice. After completing only one module, I am already starting to have a better understanding of my students…”
“The course…allows you to use the study material whilst working alongside a child/adult with autism or Asperger syndrome and puts so much into perspective.”
On successful completion of the one-year course in autism/Asperger syndrome, students will gain the University Certificate qualification. They may then progress on to a further year of study, which offers the Certificate of Higher Education. These qualifications are both Level C, and combined are equivalent to a first year of university undergraduate study.
For an overview of the entry requirements, please refer to the "Admission requirements" page.
1st Year (Distance education)
| Level of Study |
Mode |
Home/EU (£) |
Overseas (£) |
| UCert |
DE |
1,050 |
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| HECert |
DE |
1,050 |
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The fees shown are for students commencing study in 2009-2010. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.
Please request fees on application for Island applicants.
*Fees correct as of 27th October 2008
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 in ASD within the Team.
For more detailed information about the activities of ACER, please visit the main website: www.webautism.ac.uk
School of Education
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
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