A knowledge of the legal, ethical and policy issues involved in providing services for people with a learning disability. An ability to organise research in the work place. Students who complete the course at a Masters degree level will have enhanced skills in planning and implementing research in the workplace. The course and you If you are currently working with people with a learning disability and are interested in updating and expanding your knowledge of theory and practice, this course provides an opportunity to learn alongside other experienced professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. Teaching groups are small, varying between eight and 20 students, and there are also personal tutorials with course organisers.
Students contribute directly to planning course content, and continuously evaluate taught modules.
In addition, student representatives are elected to the Course Advisory Panel. Over the last five years, successful students have included nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, teachers, physiotherapists, further special education lecturers, staff of social education centres, and managers of care organisations. I enjoyed the course very much and found it very useful. I'm finding it absolutely brilliant and rivetting. The biggest thing I've found is how I've been able to relate the theory to the practice.