2013/14 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Disability Studies (Distance Learning)
| Programme code: | MA-DISA/DL | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 24 Months | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
| Programme manager: | Colin Barnes and Alison Sheldon | Contact address: | c.barnes@leeds.ac.uk/a.sheldon@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Generally a good Honours degree or equivalent professional qualifications, but relevant work experience will also be taken into account. candidates who have narrowly missed securing an upper second may be considered on their individual merits. Overseas applicants must meet specific requirements for English language. These are subject to preiodic review.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Sociology and Social Policy
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
PGDip and MA in Disability Studies examining board
Programme specification:
This is an existing hitherto successful programme of study that attracts a diverse group of students. These include disabled students, students from non-conventional academic backgrounds and professionals working in social policy and the caring professions from within and without the UK.
This is a part time scheme that allows students to work for the award of either: a Post-Graduate Diploma in Disability Studies over a one-year period OR, an MA in Disability Studies over two years.
The course provides students with an in depth analytical understanding of changing perceptions of disability in terms of definitions, theory, policy, practice and research. Comprehensive research training is a key feature of the programme and all students are required to produce an original piece of work: either a disability project for the Diploma and a Dissertation for the MA. The scheme is specifically designed for academics and professionals who require a rigorous analytical training in disability studies issues and research.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| SLSP5601M | Theories and Definitions of Disability (DL) | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SLSP5602M | Social Policy, Politics and Disabled People (DL) | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SLSP5603M | Culture, Researching Disability and Changing Practice (DL) | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| SLSP5605M | Research Strategy and Design (DL) | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SLSP5606M | Research Dissertation (DL) | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 17/02/2014
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