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MA by Research Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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    MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

The Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

The programme aims to provide you with:

  • focused and supportive research-training
  • the skills necessary for pure and applied research within your chosen areas of employment, including higher education, public bodies and the private sector.

Entry Requirements

A first or 2.1 in a relevant subject. You should send an outline of your research proposal with your application.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Our postgraduate courses improve employability prospects for both those with established careers and new entrants to the field.  Many of our students already work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in professional, management or supporting capacities. Our programmes support their continuing professional development and enhance their opportunities for career advancement. Other students, who are at the beginning of their careers, move on to a range of professional roles in health and social care including working as psychologists in learning disability or behavioural specialists in community learning disability teams; service management of development roles; clinical psychology training or a PhD.

Module Details

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