Make a difference in the field of disability rights and social justice with this ground-breaking new online Masters degree.
Start date
March 2024 (induction in February)
Duration
24 months part time
Fees
£12,750 (total)
Why Leeds?
We are one of the top 100 universities in the world and ranked in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023).
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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.
Essential information
Start date
March 2024 (induction in Febraruy)
Delivery type
Online
Duration
24 months part time
Entry requirements
A Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) and/or relevant experience
English language requirement
IETS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.
Who is the 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 the 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 (QS World University Rankings 2023).
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.
A successful design system liberates the team from reinventing the wheel. It allows you to focus on what really matters
The School of Sociology and Social Policy is ranked in the global top 100 for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). 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.
The making of Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion
