Expand+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. The MSc in Disability is developed for all who have an interest in disability including individuals with d...

Hide-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. The MSc in Disability is developed for all who have an interest in 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 includes six mandatory (core) 10 credit modules which provide students with a critical understanding of disability identity, intersectionality, policy and legislation as well as practice-based skills in research methodologies, behavioural support and programme development.

Expand+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 d...

Hide-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.

Expand+Programme Outcomes
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....

Hide-Programme Outcomes
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.

Expand+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 PSY4...

Hide-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