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.