Autism MA

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Reflect on how autism affects the way in which people experience the world and analyse these experiences in the context of wider disability debates.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to identify and challenge the societal barriers encountered by autistic people.<br/><br/><br/>- Critically reflect upon developing practice, research, and policy that work towards social justice, inclusion and equality.<br/><br/><br/>The MA Autism Spectrum gives students a specialist and critical education in theory, research and practice related to autism. The course provides academic, professional, and personal development opportunities for those concerned with both the practice and experience of living and/or working with autistic individuals across all ages.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/>At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive.<br/><br/>You experience and engage in a variety of learning activities as you progress through the course. We have designed a balanced range of activities to recognise the diverse range of experience and expertise of our students.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- tutor-led seminars<br/><br/><br/>- workshops<br/><br/><br/>- participant-led activities<br/><br/><br/>- group and peer discussion<br/><br/><br/>- self-directed study<br/><br/><br/>- independent reading.<br/><br/><br/>- You take part in both face-to-face and online learning throughout your studies.<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/>Applied learning is the ethos at the heart of all Sheffield Hallam courses, meaning that you are given the opportunity to put your study into practice.<br/><br/>Youll be taught by professionals who are active in their field - so youll get cutting edge, industry focused knowledge of your subject. Youll gain real-world skills through placements, workshops and live projects, often getting the opportunity to work with big global brands.<br/><br/>Work experience is also embedded into every year of the course, so you polish your workplace skills alongside building a solid knowledge of your subject. Applied learning means that when you do start work, you can dive in and make things happen.<br/><br/>**Future careers**<br/>The course provides a relevant qualification for anyone holding or intending to hold a position related to autism. As this is a part-time course, students are often studying alongside their own career progression. Graduates often go on to progress in their organisation or take on further responsibility as the result of their studies and acquired skills.<br/><br/>**Where will I study?**<br/>You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.