Autism Studies
A flexible, multi-level programme in Autism Studies developed in collaboration with the autistic community.
Best for:Best for professionals and graduates seeking specialized, community-informed expertise in autism studies.
Overview
The Autism Studies programme at Mary Immaculate College offers a structured pathway from a Graduate Certificate to a Master of Arts degree. Developed in partnership with the autistic community and the Middletown Centre for Autism, the curriculum integrates professional expertise with academic rigor. Students engage with the material through a blend of online and face-to-face teaching methods. The programme is designed to accommodate various levels of prior experience, offering entry points based on previous qualifications or the Recognition of Prior Learning.
What you'll do
- Engage with curriculum content developed in collaboration with the autistic community
- Participate in a blend of online and face-to-face learning activities
- Complete modular assessments to progress through certificate, diploma, and master's levels
- Apply evidence-based practices in autism studies to professional or academic contexts
Requirements
Degree required: Level 7 or Level 8 Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English; see official university requirements for specific proficiency tests
Instruction: English
- Academic proficiency suitable for postgraduate study
- For GDAS entry: Post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies (min 30 ECTS, 2.2 award)
- For MAAS entry: Completion of GCAS and GDAS programmes with a minimum 2.1 award
- Applicants without standard qualifications may be assessed via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- RPL assessment requires submission of a portfolio and an interview
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-24
Applications must be submitted through the official university portal. Applicants should review the specific entry requirements for their desired level of study before applying.
- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio (for RPL applicants)
- Proof of English language proficiency
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