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At least 1 in 100 children the world are autistic (source: WHO Nov 2023). Statistics from the Scottish Government suggest 3.6% of children attending school are autistic (source: NHS Inform 2024). Our Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research Masters can help you to better understand and support autistic people and their families. By learning to carry out robust autism research you can make a real difference in the lives of autistic people. The MSc Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research gives you a deep understanding of current topics in autism research. Learn about key areas of theory, research and ethical practices. You'll also focus on the relationship between autism and other co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and prosopagnosia. You’ll graduate with skills and knowledge to conduct research that focuses on the needs of the autistic community, including how to:
Explain research in a way that's clear and gets people interested.
Work with, listen to and support the autistic community.
Analyse statistics and qualitative data to an advanced level.
Manage and deliver complex projects on time.
Include different viewpoints in what you do.
Work on your own and with other people.
Use what you know to solve real-world problems.
There’s a dedicated lab space for autism research. Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research Masters students have their own office. You will be part of the active research community in the Psychology department.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
At least 1 in 100 children the world are autistic (source: WHO Nov 2023). Statistics from the Scottish Government suggest 3.6% of children attending school are autistic (source: NHS Inform 2024). Our Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research Masters can help you to better understand and support autistic people and their families. By learning to carry out robust autism research you can make a real difference in the lives of autistic people. The MSc Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research gives you a deep understanding of current topics in autism research. Learn about key areas of theory, research and ethical practices. You'll also focus on the relationship between autism and other co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and prosopagnosia. You’ll graduate with skills and knowledge to conduct research that focuses on the needs of the autistic community, including how to:
Explain research in a way that's clear and gets people interested.
Work with, listen to and support the autistic community.
Analyse statistics and qualitative data to an advanced level.
Manage and deliver complex projects on time.
Include different viewpoints in what you do.
Work on your own and with other people.
Use what you know to solve real-world problems.
There’s a dedicated lab space for autism research. Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research Masters students have their own office. You will be part of the active research community in the Psychology department.
Admission Requirements
12 Months
Sep
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12 monthsProgramme duration
PsychologyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
By learning to carry out robust autism research you can make a real difference in the lives of autistic people.
The MSc Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research gives you a deep understanding of current topics in autism research. Learn about key areas of theory, research and ethical practices. You'll also focus on the relationship between autism and other co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and prosopagnosia. You’ll graduate with skills and knowledge to conduct research that focuses on the needs of the autistic community, including how to:
- Explain research in a way that's clear and gets people interested.
- Work with, listen to and support the autistic community.
- Analyse statistics and qualitative data to an advanced level.
- Manage and deliver complex projects on time.
- Include different viewpoints in what you do.
- Work on your own and with other people.
- Use what you know to solve real-world problems.
There’s a dedicated lab space for autism research. Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research Masters students have their own office. You will be part of the active research community in the Psychology department.Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
By learning to carry out robust autism research you can make a real difference in the lives of autistic people.
The MSc Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research gives you a deep understanding of current topics in autism research. Learn about key areas of theory, research and ethical practices. You'll also focus on the relationship between autism and other co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and prosopagnosia. You’ll graduate with skills and knowledge to conduct research that focuses on the needs of the autistic community, including how to:
- Explain research in a way that's clear and gets people interested.
- Work with, listen to and support the autistic community.
- Analyse statistics and qualitative data to an advanced level.
- Manage and deliver complex projects on time.
- Include different viewpoints in what you do.
- Work on your own and with other people.
- Use what you know to solve real-world problems.
There’s a dedicated lab space for autism research. Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions Research Masters students have their own office. You will be part of the active research community in the Psychology department.Admission Requirements
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