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Master of Autism Studies

PostgraduateGRF-AUS-MAS2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Work with families living with autism

Equip yourself for leadership roles in education, health, policy, social work or service provision for people with autism and their families. Engage with communication, learning style and behaviour management.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
8

Indicative total fee

$8,000

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Master of Autism Studies

About this degree

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

Graduates are well-placed to work alongside autistic people and their supporters to identify strategies or supports to enable them to achieve their goals. You may also be equipped to advance into leadership and specialist roles in education, health, government policy, social work and service provision for autistic people and their families.

Educators with specialised knowledge in providing for the needs of autistic learners are in high demand in public and private education sectors as a specialist teacher, school leader, curriculum leader or consultant. You will also have the option of completing a research masters and following a career in autism research.

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
Private Tutors and TeachersN/A^ Up 9%
Special Education TeachersN/A^ Up 15.5%
^ There is no data available