MA, PhD Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities

Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

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

For PhD students: a first or 2:1 in a relevant subject. Applicants would normally have a Master's degree at merit or distinction level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

  TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)