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Master of Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Clinical Placement

University of Kent

  • Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (Clinical Placement) is a 1-year full-time master's programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering intellectual disabilities and autism with a clinical placement.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Clinical Placement. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: modules listed on the course page include Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.

Career outcomes

  • Professional
  • Management and support roles in intellectual and developmental disability services

Curriculum

  • 1-year full-time programme at Canterbury. Modules listed on the course page include Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
  • Understanding Research Methodology
  • Models
  • Frameworks and Approaches to Support and Clinical Placement in Intellectual Disabilities. Includes a professional practice and placement year.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE Academic 67
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • Oxford Test of English 126
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Identification Document

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
  2. 31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
  3. An academic reference
  4. Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
  5. Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,950 GBP
Application fee£0 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCanterbury
Faculty or schoolSchool of Social Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteKent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Aug 2027

    290 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.