Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies
Explore inclusion, identity, and human rights through an interdisciplinary Master's programme at the University of Waikato.
Best for:Best for students and professionals interested in social work, human rights, and critical disability studies.
Overview
The Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies at the University of Waikato is an interdisciplinary graduate programme exploring disability through a social interactional model. Students engage critically with themes of identity, ableism, rights, and inclusion across education, human rights law, and the social sciences. The curriculum combines theoretical inquiry with practical applications to address real-world challenges in policy and research. Applicants are expected to undertake coursework and research within this intersectional field.
What you'll do
- Engage with interdisciplinary coursework spanning education, human rights law, and social sciences
- Examine issues of identity, ableism, and rights through a social interactional model of disability
- Participate in research seminars and collaborative academic discussions
- Complete required assignments, projects, and thesis or research components as outlined by the curriculum
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English; standard university English language proficiency requirements apply
Instruction: English
- Critical thinking regarding social justice and human rights frameworks
- Academic writing and research proficiency
- Engagement with interdisciplinary academic literature
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Prospective students can apply online through the official course portal by submitting the required academic documentation and completing the university application steps.
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- Proof of identity
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