The School of Education at QUB offers a validated Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and MSc in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Enquiries are welcome from potential local as well as international students who want to join the lively group of full-time, part-time, and external postgraduate research students.

MSc in Autism Spectrum Disorders

This programme, developed in consultation with Principals of Special Schools and individuals with expertise within this specialist field, is designed to facilitate the professional development of Teachers and other related professionals who work, or wish to work, in this area.   

The programme aims to enable the study of the theory and practice underpinning this specialist area, in order to enhance understanding and ability to engage in research- and evidence-based practice.

A number of our modules can be taken online.

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Approved Course Sequence

From 2013-14, a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved course sequence will be available (subject to approval). This is a distance learning course sequence that covers all BACB course requirements. Experience requirements will not be included but may be facilitated through affiliates and associates of the Centre. If you are a local or international student interested in this BACB course sequence, please get in touch.

Flexibility and Short Courses

Students can exit the programme at various points: those exiting after 60 credit points will receive an Advanced Certificate of Education.  Those exiting after 120 credit points will gain a Diploma in Advanced Studies in Education. Those who wish to obtain a Master's will complete a 15-20,000 word dissertation. This is a supervised piece of work undertaken with a specialist in the field.

Whilst students enrolled on the MSc will be required to take modules with a total of 120 CATS points (at least 90 CATS from Core Modules) and a dissertation in order to complete the programme successfully, there are also opportunities for students to enrol on any of the modules in isolation as a standalone 'short course'.  Those students who meet entrance criteria for the MSc may thus enrol on a short course and accumulate credit points which may eventually lead to a Diploma or Master's.

A number of our modules can be taken online.