• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to strategies and techniques used by individuals who experience difficulties with communication because they have little or no functional speech. AAC devices can be used for a whole range of difficulties. These could stem from poor hearing, cerebral palsy, or autism, for example. AAC devices can augment speech or provide a replacement for spoken communication. They can also support the development of language and natural speech. We have an international reputation in the development of AAC devices. You will learn to develop technological systems to meet the needs and aspirations of a variety of people, including those with severe speech and physical impairments, and adults with acquired aphasia. Throughout the course you will be interacting with users of AAC devices to get their feedback about what works best for them. We also have links with local speech and language therapists to help you find suitable situations for carrying out your research.

You will learn about:

• the psychology of language and communication development
• the design ethnography of AAC solutions (thinking about the design in terms of the culture of people with disabilities)
• the engineering of AAC solutions
• evidence-based evaluation of AAC solutions on an individual and group basis

Our facilities include EEG labs, a variety of eye tracking technologies, 2D and 3D movement tracking systems, and offsite fMRI access via the Clinical Research Centre at Ninewells Hospital.

You will have access to your own dedicated social and study areas within the psychology building. You can also join our active student Psychology Society, which organises social events that you can attend.

Careers:

This course will enhance your career prospects in the field of AAC, improving your chances of being accepted for educational and clinical psychology courses or PhD research. You may choose to join an assistive technology service or software company, or else become a support worker, social care worker, or manager in a local authority project for user groups with additional needs. Alternatively you may secure an assistant psychologist post or decide to train as a speech and language therapist.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ School of Social Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students with a Bachelor degree with an overall average grade of 75% or above from a recognised university will be considered and borderline cases if the student has a relevant degree and good grades in relevant subjects and/or relevant work experience of at least 5 years will also be considered. IELTS score of 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 in the other three components.

课程信息

学制：全日制(12 个月)

学费：£22,950.00 (¥ 207,236) /年

开学时间：2022九月13日

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留学地点：Dundee City CampusUniversity of Dundee,Dundee,DD1 4HN, Scotland