Education
M.Sc. in Disability Studies
The M.Sc. in Disability Studies is an innovative programme that provides students with a deep understanding of disability from social, historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives. Graduates of the M.Sc. are equipped with the knowledge, analytical skills and perspectives to translate rights into reality in the field of disability.
We are hosting an Open Evening on Thursday, March 22nd 2012 from 16:30 to 18:30 in Room 2026 in the Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, where the M.Sc. in Disability Studies team along with students will be available to provide information about the course and respond to questions.
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Course Description
This innovative M.Sc. in Disability Studies provides a common ground for the inter-disciplinary study of disability. This M.Sc. is likely to comprise a student body coming from the private and public sectors including:
- Disability service providers in management positions
- Disability activists and members of advocacy organisations
- Policy makers
- Graduates from the Social Sciences, Education, Political Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Applied Health Sciences with a strong interest in the disability field.
The programme provides students with a deep understanding of disability from social, historical, cultural, economic and political perspectives. Graduates of the M.Sc. will be equipped with the knowledge, analytical skills and insight to translate rights into reality in the field of disability both nationally and internationally. Students in the M.Sc. are part of the distinct and vibrant academic setting of Trinity College Dublin and benefit from the input of the different Schools involved in the M.Sc. This programme is hosted by the National Institute for Intellectual Disability which also offers the Certificate in Contemporary Living. This combination provides students with the opportunity to participate in a diverse educational experience through engagement with other students who have intellectual disabilities.
Two options are available for students: a two-year part-time programme, advisable for students enrolled in the programme while working, and a one-year full-time programme more suitable for international and other students. A Postgraduate Diploma qualification (exit only) is also available for students who complete all the modules except the dissertation.
Delivery 2011/2012
The programme is run by the National Institute for Intellectual Disability in the School of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin. Disciplines within Trinity contributing to the teaching and management of the M.Sc. include Nursing and Midwifery, Law, Occupational Therapy, Religions and Theology and Economics.
The course includes frequent input from leading scholars in the field of Disability Studies nationally and internationally and hosts seminars and guest lectures offered by visiting academics.
Seminars in 2010/11 were delivered by Prof. Roy McConkey (Ulster University), Prof. Dan Goodley (Manchester Metropolitan University), Dr Kathy Boxall (Sheffield University), and Prof. Robbie Gilligan (Trinity College Dublin).
Guest lecturers are drawn from a range of national and international Universities (e.g. University of Illinois at Chicago), Disabled People's Organisations (e.g. Centre for Independent Living Dublin), Government (e.g. Dept. of Social Protection), Non Governmental Organisations (e.g. Inclusion Ireland) and Service Providers (e.g. DARA residential).
Course Structure 2011/12
M.Sc. in Disability Studies: Modules and Codes 2011/12 |
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Module Title |
ECTS |
Optional |
Introduction to Disability Studies |
10 |
N |
Disability Policy, Law and Ethics |
10 |
N |
Disability and Systems Change |
10 |
N |
Research Methods I & II |
10 |
N |
Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disability |
10 |
Y |
Empowerment and Enablement |
10 |
Y |
Marginalised Groups and the Economy |
10 |
Y |
Perspectives on Deafness |
10 |
Y |
Dissertation |
30 |
N |
Application information
The M.Sc. in Disability Studies is now taking applications for the 2012 intake. Applicants are required to hold at least an upper second class honors degree (e.g. in Social Sciences, Education, Political Sciences, Humanities, Law and Applied Health Sciences). Non-EU applicants will be required to hold an equivalent to an upper second class honors degree in the areas listed above or related or equivalent qualification.
Course Fees 2011/12
| PT / FT | EU / Non-EU | Gross Fee per annum |
| Part-time | EU | 5,750 |
| Part-time | Non-EU | 9,229 |
| Full-time | EU | 9,000 |
| Full-time | Non-EU | 12,479 |
Course Code: TRT69 full-time / TRT79 part-time
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Closing Date: June 30th 2012
Application: Applications for this course should be made online through www.tcd.ie/courses
Next Intake: September 2012
Further Information
Ms Ailish Kennedy, Executive Officer
National Institute for Intellectual Disability
Tel: +353 1 896 3885
Email: akenned@tcd.ie
Dr Edurne Garcia Iriarte, Course Director
National Institute for Intellectual Disability
Tel: +353 1 896 2200
Email: iriartee@tcd.ie
Lecturing Staff
| Subject Area | Staff Name | Webpage |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Disability Studies / Disability and Systems Change |
Dr Edurne Garcia Iriarte | Dr Edurne Garcia Iriarte |
| Disability Policy, Law and Ethics | Dr Maria Pierce | Dr Maria Pierce |
| Prof Gerry Whyte | Prof Gerry Whyte | |
| Prof Maureen Junker-Kenny | Prof Maureen Junker-Kenny | |
| Prof William Binchy | Prof William Binchy | |
Research Methods 1 |
Dr Philip Curry | Dr Philip Curry |
| Research Methods 2 | Dr Paula Mayock | Dr Paula Mayock |
| Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disability / Empowerment and Enablement | Dr Colin Griffiths |
Dr Colin Griffiths |
| Dr Fintan Sheerin | Dr Fintan Sheerin | |
| Marginalised Groups and the Economy | Dr Micheal Collins | |
| Perspectives on Deafness | Dr John Conama | Dr John Conama |