The University of Birmingham is the leading provider of degree-level education in autistic spectrum disorders in the UK - offering Continuing Professional Development courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• Courses develop real insight – not simply focus on practice
• Encourage reflective practice and changes in practice
• You’re tutored by recognised experts in the field
• Support of an extensive library and research materials
• Academic credits and qualification that can be used as a springboard to further study/professional qualifications
• Our courses contribute towards NVQ and LDAF

For more information:

• Autism (Children)

AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd
Full-time, part-time, or by distance education
Level H & M

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.

View: Autism (Children) Programme Information
Download:  Autism (Children) Brochure (pdf)
Download:  Autism (Children) FAQs (pdf)

• Autism (Adults)

AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd
Distance Education
Level H & M

This is a programme designed for practitioners working with adults across the autism spectrum within colleges, residential care, vocational or support services. It is studied part time and draws upon each student’s own experience as part of the content and assessment.

View: Autism (Adults) Programme Information
Download:  Autism (Adults) Brochure (pdf)
Download:  Autism (Adults) FAQs (pdf)

• Autism Spectrum (Webautism)

UCert, CertHE
Via Internet, web-based
Level C

This programme of study will be of particular interest to those working with children and adults on the autism spectrum, including Asperger syndrome. Learning support assistants, support staff and parents will find the programme particularly helpful.

As a web-based, distance learning course, Webautism allows parents and practitioners the flexibility to learn and enhance their skills online and fit their studies around their daily lives.

View: Autism Spectrum (Webautism) Programme Information
Download:  Autism Spectrum (Webautism) Brochure (pdf)
Download:  Autism Spectrum (Webautism) FAQs (pdf)