PG Cert Neurodiversity
This part-time online PG Cert explores neurodiversity in education, employment and the criminal justice system. It covers autism, ADHD, dyslexia, mental health, diagnostic assessment and inclusive practice. It may suit people seeking to strengthen their understanding of how to support neurodivergent children and adults in professional settings.
About this course
This online postgraduate certificate examines neurodiversity across the lifespan, with attention to dyslexia, autism, ADHD and mental health. You will consider how neurodiversity is categorised, the role and limitations of diagnostic assessments, and the enablers and barriers that neurodivergent people may experience.
The course explores neurodiversity in education, work and the criminal justice system. It considers inclusive research and inclusive practice, helping you examine how systems, policies and day-to-day approaches can affect neurodivergent individuals.
Studied part-time over 10 months or more, the course may suit professionals who want to develop a more informed, inclusive approach when working with neurodivergent children or adults.
What you will study
The course includes the following modules:
• Introduction to Neurodiversity • Neurodiversity in Education • Neurodiversity and Work • Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System
Topics include dyslexia, autism, ADHD, mental health, neurodiversity across the lifespan, diagnostic assessments, inclusive research, and barriers and enablers for neurodivergent individuals.
Modules
- Introduction to Neurodiversity (core)
- Neurodiversity in Education (optional)
- Neurodiversity and Work (optional)
- Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System (optional)
Assessment
Assessment methods include essays, consultancy reports, recorded presentations, case studies, e-portfolios and visual research.
Entry requirements
Applicants normally need a UK honours degree with at least a 2:2 classification, or an equivalent qualification. If you do not hold this academic qualification, relevant professional work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
Applicants need to demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90; an equivalent English language qualification; or evidence of previous study in English, such as a Medium of Instruction letter.
Careers
The course may support progression in education, workplace inclusion or criminal justice settings, including roles focused on supporting neurodivergent children and adults.
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