The Masters of Education in Autism (MEdA) is a unique, part-time, two year programme focussing on the needs of educators working with autistic children and young people. A blended format is used to make it accessible and sustainable for practicing teachers from primary, post-primary or special schools, and from other recognised educational centres.

 

Delivered at DCU, the world’s first Autism Friendly University, this course has a practical aspect focussing on developing expertise among graduates in supporting autistic young people.

 

There has been a rapid increase in the number of autistic pupils in the education system in recent years, with the NCSE (2015) reporting a total of 14,000 autistic pupils in the education system. Developing expertise and whole school understanding regarding the educational needs of pupils on the autism spectrum is, therefore, of essential importance.

There are a number of fee scholarships available for entrants to the Master of Education in Autism each year.

 

Graduates of two DCU accredited postgraduate qualifications may be considered to enter the 2nd year of the MEdA. These are Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils on the Autism Spectrum (GCEAS) and the Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education, Learning Support and Special Education (GDILS).