
Intellectual Disabilities and Complex Needs
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The population of children, adults and older people with intellectual disabilities is changing and growing with more living into older age with a range of complex care and support needs. This course will prepare those working in health, social care and independent sector settings to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing best practice care to people with intellectual disabilities. A postgraduate certificate normally comprises 3 modules, which you can complete in one year as a part time course of study.
On successful completion you will be awarded 60 CATs points at Level 7. Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. See details on how to pay your fees here.
Key highlights
- Prepares health, social care and independent sector staff for best practice
- Focuses on people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs
- Covers support for children, adults and older people
- Three modules leading to 60 CATS points at Level 7
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of feesVice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Learning disability nurse
- Social worker
- Care home manager
- Support worker team leader
- Community learning disability practitioner
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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