Prof Cert in Advanced Disability Studies

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this micro-credential, you will:

• Ability to critically appraise theoretical, diagnostic and administrative definitions of disability.
• Evaluate models of disability and their contribution in shaping supports for people with disabilities.
• Understanding of specific physical, sensory, intellectual and developmental disability and ability to critically assess appropriate supports for individuals who have these disabilities.
• Ability to use insights from the module to identify and reflect on the issues evident when supporting individuals with disability.

Students will gain key insights into topical disability issues and will have the opportunity to meet guest lecturers with lived experience and/or who work within the disability field.

This is a 10 ECTS micro-credential and involves approximately 200-250 hours of learner effort.

• Entry requirements are a primary degree 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.

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

Please note: Learners can avail of only one form of funding per application. 

Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy-Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning through micro-credentials. The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy is funded by Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. 

HCI Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidies are available on identified micro-credentials only from March 2024 until October 2025. Funded places are limited and course providers will administer the subsidy on a first come first serve basis.

Please see Eligibility Criteria for further information.    

UCD Alumni Discount

We are pleased to offer UCD graduates a 20% discount on tuition fees for the Advanced Disability Studies micro-credential. To avail of this discount you must use your UCD login details when submitting an online micro-credential application so that we can verify your UCD student details. If you cannot remember your UCD login details please contact the UCD Student Desk for assistance.

If you have any questions about this micro-credential, or would like to speak to a UCD staff member, please contact (opens in a new window)microcredentials@ucd.ie.