MA Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Autism Spectrum Disorders MSc course offered by Queen's University Belfast offers an in-depth understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), focusing on the principles of assessment and intervention. Through this part-time, 3-year long distance learning course, students get the opportunity to study via online resources, reflecting current developments in this field.Course Content: The Autism Spectrum Disorders MSc course provides students the chance to study topics such as understanding autism, behavioural analysis and intervention in ASD, understanding research in ASD, sensory and physical difficulties in ASD and concluding with a dissertation. This course utilises a variety of assessment methods including essays, critical reviews, and presentations.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Understanding Autism, Evaluation for Effective Practice, Understanding and Evaluating Interventions, Research Issues and Methods for Evidence-Based Practice, Sensory and Physical Dimensions of Autism, Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviour, Behavioural Analysis and Intervention in Autism.Accreditations: The Autism Spectrum Disorders MSc is recognised by the Department of Education, Northern Ireland, for the purpose of awarding Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) status.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of career prospects in fields such as special education, leadership roles within ASD services, ASD intervention services, PhD study and a range of roles within health and social care services.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.