Legal and Professional Frameworks for Working with People with a Learning Disability in Non-specialist Settings Non-credit

As a health or social care professional you will come into contact with individuals who have a diagnosis of a learning disability. In addition to having a learning disability, they may also have additional needs or diagnoses, including autism. This course provides an opportunity for you to: * Develop your knowledge and understanding of the legal, ethical and professional obligations when working with people who have a learning disability. * Become more confident as you implement key legislation and ethical principles pertaining to people with learning disabilities. * Use case study examples in order to participate in reflective exercises to allow you to evaluate your current knowledge and skills and build upon them.

The admission requirements for taught postgraduate courses shall normally be a good honours degree (or equivalent study at FHEQ level 6) of a recognised unviersity or comparable institution. You must: Be working in a Health or Social Care enivorment. Have access to a a computer with a relaible internet connection. Have the ability to access and use online study guidance and support. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £18,700

UK students: £987

UK/Home: £987

International: £18,700

21 September 2026

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom