Disability

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

The MSc in Disability is a one-year full-time programme delivered by the UCD Centre for Disability Studies within the UCD School of Psychology. This programme is developed for all who have an interest in disability, including people with disabilities, family members and those working in the disability field. The programme exposes students to concepts of disability, evidence based disability practice, national and international disability policy and current developments in disability legislation.

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

The MSc in Disability one-year full-time programme is available to:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Vision & Values statement
The MSc in Disability is developed for all who have an interest in matters of disability including individuals with disabilities, family members and professionals. The philosophy of the programme is to promote an inclusive society respecting the will and preference of persons with disability.

The programme comprises six mandatory modules which explore current and past concepts of disability, evidence-based disability practice, national and international disability policy and current developments in disability legislation. To promote a personalised learning experience, students select their remaining modules from a suite of sixteen disability-related modules specialising in education, health, law, psychology, public health and social policy.

The programme is delivered by academics, practitioners and experts by experience using a variety of approaches including expert tuition, small group interaction, peer support and autonomous student learning. Assessment including essays, presentations, group-based work, and critical reflections. This programme runs across three trimesters, Autumn, Spring and Summer.

Stage 1 Core
Person Centred Programme Development PSY40490
Applied Research Methods PSY40540
Advanced Disability Studies PSY40640
Multielement Behaviour Support PSY40870
Identity Sexuality & Mortality PSY40880
Disability Policy Legislation PSY40890

Stage 1 Option
Inclusion and Equality in Education EDUC40130
Inclusive Education for Pupils with Additional support Needs EDUC40420
NGOs: Law, Governance and Social Change LAW40760
United Nations Human Rights Practice LAW42130
Strategic Leadership for Healthcare Improvement and Innovation NMHS43610
Innovations in Healthcare, Local and Global NMHS43620
Systems Thinking in Healthcare NMHS43820
Public Health Practice and Policy PHPS40040
Health Promotion PHPS40300
Theory of Human Rights POL41030
Managing Change PSY40400
Discourses in Psychology PSY40730
Clinical Cases in Neuropsychology PSY40790
Fundamentals of Neuropsych PSY40820
Comparing Healthcare Systems SPOL40470

Candidates may apply for admission to the MSc in Disability if they meet the following criteria:

A primary degree with a minimum 2.2 classification (second class honours , grade two) or International equivalent

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent.

The following entry routes are available:

MSc Disability FT (W530)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

1 year part-time full-time

NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.