6.0 overall, no part below 5.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
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Overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: GBP 18,700
UK students: GBP 987
Start dates
21 SEP 2026
Application deadline
28 JUN 2026
Campus
University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
100 countries
Postgraduate Taught
Academic
For entry onto Postgraduate courses a Bachelor degree is required. In some cases 3 year Diploma holders may be considered on an individual basis. Our minimum entry requirement is equivalent to a UK 2:2 but most courses require the equivalent of a 2:1 classification. Please note all applicants are considered individually and there may be alternative qualifications that are acceptable, including HND and Associates degree for entry to Undegraduate level courses.
English language
Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements. Cambridge English Advanced: Grade C | IELTS (Academic) Online test is not accepted: 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. | One Skill Re-take: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 | TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted: 87 overall (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21) | Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE): Overall - 59 Listening - 59 minimum Reading - 59 minimum Writing - 59 minimum Speaking - 59 minimum | GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level: Grade C | International Baccalaureate: Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level | WAEC/NECO: C6 or above | PSI Skills for English: SELT: Merit Overall, and no component lower than B2 pass level. | Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE II B2): Merit Overall, and no component lower than a pass. | Language Cert International: 65 overall, and no component lower than 60. | Password Skills Plus: 6.0 overall, and no component lower than 5.5. | Oxford ELLT Global: 6 overall, and no component lower than 5 (Digital not accepted). Booking the Oxford ELLT As a University of Huddersfield applicant, you receive…
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