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Professional Certificate in Disability Policy and Legislation

ProfCert (NFQ Level 9)

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

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Professional Certificate in Disability Policy and Legislation is one of the core modules on the MSc in Disability.  

The Professional Certificate in Disability Policy and Legislation module provides students with an in-depth and critical understanding of national and international legislation and evidence-based policy. The United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability has heralded significant change for persons with disability and the manner in which they are supported to live a life of their choosing. This module explores how the Irish state has responded to the Convention through the introduction of new legislation, policy and practice.

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 10.00 to 13.00. Further details of the course contact: mary.boyle@ucd.ie

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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
 PSY40890 Disability Policy Legislation Autumn  10

Professional Certificate in Disability Policy and Legislation (W552) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 1122
nonEU    fee per year - € 2511

***Fees are subject to change

ProfCert Disability Policy and Legislation (W552) 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.

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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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Professional Certificate in Disability Policy and Legislation:

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Professional Certificate in Disability Policy and Legislation
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