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PostgraduateMA

Autism

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£10,940Per Year (Intl)
£18,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Autism at Sheffield Hallam University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information Course summary - Reflect on how autism affects the way in which people experience the world and analyse these experiences in the context of wider disability debates. - Learn to identify and challenge the societal barriers encountered by autistic people. - Critically reflect upon developing practice, research, and policy that work towards social justice, inclusion and equality. International tuition fees are £10,940 per year, home/UK fees are £18,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 87% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Autism: Theory and Critical Perspectives
Neurodiversity and Social Models of Disability
Sensory Processing and Autistic Experience
Policy
Practice and Inclusion in Autism
Research Methods in Autism Studies
Barriers
Rights and Social Justice
Lifespan Development and Autistic Identity
Dissertation in Autism Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements All students Additional information for EU/International students All students Typically a degree or equivalent and an interest in the autism spectrum.If English is not your first language, you need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.5 in reading and 6.5 in writing.We may invite you to take part in a face to face or telephone interview to ensure your spoken language skills meet the requirements for working with learners in an educational setting or context.If you do not have

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,940

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£21,880

Home Student Fee

£18,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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