Course Overview

Specialist and multi-disciplinary services are evolving to meet the needs of children and adults with learning disabilities whose behavior is described as challenging. This program provides enhanced training in meeting the needs of such individuals, aiming to support true inclusion and facilitate choice and empowerment. You’ll be encouraged to use reflective frameworks to explore practice issues. Consideration of current research and evidence will allow you to critique best practices and enhance opportunities for service users.

General Eligibility

To join this course you must be working in a suitable health and social care or third-sector setting and have access to the appropriate client groups for the duration of your studies.

You should have 240 UK credits with 120 at level 4 (Cert HE) and 120 at level 5 (Dip HE). Alternatively, students who are over 21 will be considered if they can demonstrate the ability to study at degree level by the successful completion of a 20-credit Edge Hill University degree level module.

You will have an interview with a pathway coordinator to verify that you meet the entry requirements and plan your pathway to ensure the program will meet your individual needs.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• You should hold a GCSE at Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language or equivalent or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (with 6.0 achieved in the written and spoken language element of the test, completed within the last two years).