Online Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion MSc
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Why Leeds?
Top 20 in UK for Sociology & Social Policy
Top 100 in the world for Sociology
Course overview
Disability is an important equality and human rights issue, with disabled people more likely to experience poverty and receive fewer education and employment opportunities than non-disabled people.
The online MSc Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion will support you to recognise, understand and meet the challenges facing disabled people around the world. By studying this innovative online degree, you’ll be equipped to work to ensure that disabled people’s rights are respected, helping to build more inclusive and sustainable societies.
Course details
- Start date: March 2025 (induction in February)
- Delivery type: online exclusive
- Duration: 24 months part time
- Entry requirements: a Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) and/or relevant experience
- English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component
- Fees (UK and international): £12,750 (total)
Who is this course for?
- disabled people and their allies
- policy makers
- service providers and professionals in the field of disability
- professionals working in NGOs and community organisations
- those new to disability, or who wish to think about disability differently, looking for a safe, affirming learning environment
- those interested in disability rights and inclusion who wish to explore this field of study.
Why study Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion online at Leeds?
The University of Leeds is ranked in the global top 100 and in the top 15 in the UK.
Our online Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion Masters is taught by the School of Sociology and Social Policy and informed by our Centre for Disability Studies.
You’ll be taught by our expert academics with contributions from activists, policy makers and practitioners working in the disability space globally.
I think the majority of people on the course were disabled themselves. I’m not disabled, so it was really helpful to have that the sort of personal insight and reaction to what we were learning.
The School of Sociology and Social Policy is ranked in the global top 100 for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). The School has an international reputation for research on social change that has set new agendas, developed new concepts and methodologies, and transformed policy and practice.
How I balanced full-time work and a postgraduate certificate in disability studies
Gillian’s story