Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Description

The BSc (Hons) in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is designed specifically for those who provide community and school-based services, such as home leaders, peripatetic team leaders, instructors, community support staff, special educational needs teachers and teaching assistants.

The programme integrates your learning with practical work carried out in your own organisation (most students continue to work part-time or are seconded by their employers). Each year, you work with at least two children or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. You complete assignments in the workplace and get feedback from a team of academic experts. You also tackle important practical problems against a background of shared experience with other students.

The course structure details the individual modules that you will study. The fixed structure has been designed in conjunction with employers (please note that there are no optional modules).

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• SO328 - Academic Development
• TZ309 - Supporting Participation and Independence
• TZ310 - Person Centered Values and Support
• TZ311 - Promoting Choice, Well-being and Communication
• TZ312 - Work-based Learning in Person Centered Support

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• TZ517 - Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support
• TZ518 - Implementing and Evaluating Behaviour SupportPlans
• TZ519 - Designing Behaviour Support Plans
• TZ520 - Assessing and Understanding Challenging Behaviour
• TZ525 - Work-Based Learning in Positive Behaviour Support

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• TZ526 - Work-Based Learning in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• TZ521 - Concepts of Applied Behaviour Analysis
• TZ522 - Values, Ethics and Professional Practice
• TZ523 - Observation and Analysis of Behaviour
• TZ524 - Developing and Implementing Interventions

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

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Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

• A level CCC: Mature students who do not hold appropriate qualifications can apply, but you need to demonstrate that you have the skills/ experience to study at degree level. All students must be in employment or otherwise have access to work with children or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 13 at HL

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2013 financial support package includes a fee waiver and cash bursary, as well as additional funds on your Kent account to help with accommodation, food, books and other living costs. Find out more on our fees and funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created a new scholarship, The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages.