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 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. Integrate knowledge and understanding of the role of national and international disability legislation and policy. Appreciate the contribution of models of disability to historical, current and future conceptions of disability. Develop an intersectional understanding of disability. Promote the application of evidence-based practice and policy in supporting individuals with disability to exercise will and preference. Understand health, educational and therapeutic models and services for supporting identity, sexuality and mortality for individuals with a disability. Critically appraise and evaluate the validity of behaviour support models. Develop and critique education and training programmes within the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) national framework. Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and understanding of research evidence and apply critically in support of one’s argument. Demonstrate proficiency in post-graduate academic skills such as academic writing, critical thinking and reflection. Most of our graduates are employed in disability services in management, policy and research posts. Those working in the disability field while studying can use the programme as a route to seek promotion. Some graduates have continued their studies to doctoral level and are now employed as researchers in the disability field. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.