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Professional Certificate in Advanced Disability Studies

ProfCert (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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Professional Certificate in Advanced Disability Studies is one of the core modules on the MSc in Disability.  

The Professional Certificate in Advanced Disability Studies provides an advanced perspective on cross-cutting and topical issues in disability. Students are encouraged to reflect on models of disability, measurement of disability, intersectionality and disability, leadership within the disability sector and the lived experience of disability. This module is supported by guest lecturers with expertise by experience and profession.

This course is ten weeks duration and is delivered during one of the academic terms during Autumn, Spring or Summer. Classes are delivered on campus and are typically three hours duration. 

This module is delivered in 2024-2025 on from September to December on Thursday from 14.00 to 17.00. Further details of the course contact: mary.boyle@ucd.ie

About This Course

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PSY40640 Advanced Disability Studies Autumn  10

Professional Certificate in Advanced Disability Studies (W551) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 1122
nonEU    fee per year - € 2511

***Fees are subject to change

ProfCert Advanced Disability Studies (W551) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 1122
nonEU    fee per year - € 2511

***Fees are subject to change

A primary degree NFQ Level 8 with a minimum 2.2 classification (second class honours, grade two) or International equivalent is required.

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.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


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