Who is the Master of Science in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies for?

The MSc Rehabilitation & Disability Studies is open to those who wish to pursue further study in the area of professional service provision to a range of client groups. It adopts a broad definition of disability and so will be of interest to individuals working in physical/sensory disability, intellectual disability, mental health and related sectors.

What will I learn?

You will develop an understanding of disability and rehabilitation theory, research and practice.

How will I benefit?

You will develop your understanding of the international and national context of disability studies. You will be exposed to current best practice in the disability sector. You will acquire conceptual and practical skills, which will inform your own professional practice.

What is the programme about?

Central to this programme is the emerging field of disability studies - the interdisciplinary and scholarly exploration of all aspects of disability. Disability Studies comprises three core themes: the history of disability; experiences of disability; and an array of policy, social, rehabilitative and other interventions

 

Students study a total of seventeen modules over the two-year period, with lectures taking place on Fridays from 9am to 6pm and on six Saturdays during the second year.

Indicative core modules include:

• Introduction to Disability Studies
• Social/Cultural & Disability Awareness
• Rehabilitation Practice
• Interpersonal Counselling Skills
• Assistive Technology
• Legislation & Policy
• Models & Philosophies
• Principles of Management
• Working with Brain Injury
• Research Methods
• Project Proposal Development

Where can I go?

Our graduates come from and return to many of Ireland’s leading disability service providers. Graduates also go on to further training in professions such as clinical psychology etc and others go on to pursue PhDs.

If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes.

Master of Science in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies

You will need:

Applicants must hold a minimum of a 2:2 Honours Bachelor Degree and they must be working with an appropriate client group on the other days of the working week. This work may be of either a professional or a voluntary nature, but in the case of a voluntary placement must have the prior approval of the course.