

Manchester Metropolitan University
University
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
The PGCert in Augmentative and Alternative Communication supports practitioners from across a number of disciplines to lead AAC assessment and intervention in the workplace. The units that make up this award have already supported the academic development of practitioners from speech and language therapy, psychology, education, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, clinical science and IT.
This award enables the student to study an assessment and an intervention based unit at level 7 before completing an independent study unit. The independent study unit will facilitate students' use of their knowledge and skills to develop a work based project that will be unique to their practice/workplace.
Assessment methods
Case study: 2,500 word exploration of assessment principles in relation to one or more clients. Essay: 2000 word review of the literature. Case study: 2,500 word exploration of intervention principles in relation to one or more clients. An assignment of 4500 words or equivalent, appropriate to the student's field of practice.
Qualifications
Qualification | Study mode | Start month | Fee | Course duration |
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Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert | Part-time | September 2018 | - | 1 Years |
Campus details
Campus name | Town | Postcode | Region | Main campus | Campus | Partner |
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Main Site | M15 6BH | North West |
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