Is disability studies for you?

The Master of Disability Studies 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. Read more ...

What you will study

You will be learning from respected national and international research staff in disability studies. Read more ...

Your future

Graduates of the disability studies degree will have demonstrated skills and competencies that make them eligible for employment in a wide range of community disability services. Read more ...

Is disability studies for you?

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.

At the completion of the degree you will have been exposed to contemporary literature on disability support services and will have developed direct care, management and interpersonal skills, as well as problem-solving skills, relevant to a wide range of disability services. 

What you will study

You will be learning from respected national and international research staff in disability studies. In addition, courses in the disability studies degree consistently receive high satisfaction ratings on the University's Student Evaluation of Courses survey.

Course materials combine hard copy and web-based learning materials. You are expected to electronically interact with staff and fellow students throughout the degree to enhance your learning experiences.

Your future

Graduates of the disability studies degree 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 variety of other disability service types. Graduates would also be eligible for employment for direct support as well as management positions.

Professional accreditation

At this time, a set of national professional standards for people working in community disability services does not exist in Australia. However, the content of the courses in the disability studies degree fully address the Australian National Standards for Disability Services, as well as international best-practice in this area.