Queen's University Belfast

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 £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International 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 £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The 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 fees
  • Vice 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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