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Master of Disability Studies

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Fast Facts

Duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Locations

  • Online (GradSchool)

Delivery

Online

Study Details

Program handbook

Student Intake

Domestic and International students

Student Intake

Domestic and International students

Recommended Studies

Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for direct entry to the award may enter via the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies.

Assumed Knowledge

A relevant bachelor degree. It is assumed that applicants will have the equivalent of two years relevant professional experience.

International Students: Enquire Now

How to apply
Phone: +61 2 4921 6595
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Why study disability studies at UoN?

Staff from the Centre for Special Education and Disability Studies who deliver the program have respected national and international research profiles in Disability Studies. In addition, courses in the Disability Studies program consistently receive high satisfaction ratings on the University's Student Evaluation of Courses survey.

Be equipped with valuable and highly transferable skills

The Master of Disability Studies provides a mix of theoretical and practical content. It is designed for professionals who are either working, or who aspire to work in the disability field in either a "hands-on", or managerial capacity.

To qualify for the Master of Disability Studies program students must successfully complete 80 units including:

  • Core Courses - 40 units
  • Directed Courses - 40 units (Students may, with the permission of the Program Convenor, choose a maximum of 20 units of directed courses from other 6000 level courses offered by the University.).

Not all courses are available in each semester. The Faculty reserves the right not to offer courses if there is insufficient demand.

The program can be completed in one year full-time (only in the years that core courses are offered) or two years part-time enrolment at any time. Applications may be made for Semester 1 entry or Semester 2 entry.

Fast-track your career

Graduates of the Disability Studies program will have demonstrated skills and competencies that make them eligible for employment in a wide range of community disability services for people with a disability that include employment, residential community access and a wide variety of other disability service types. Graduates would also be eligible for employment for direct support as well as management positions.