Disability Studies is a unique course for people working or wanting to be employed in the disability sector. It attracts both disabled and non-disabled students eager to understand oppression, exclusion and the politics of disability. The course is delivered in a participative way through a series of intertwining modules. The modules enable students to understand current theories and debates of disability, along with tutorials on Independent Living, universal access, social inclusion and general equality issues. If you’re looking to challenge and be challenged regarding the assumptions surrounding disability in an enjoyable yet provocative way then disability studies will give you this learning opportunity. On completion students will have explored such topics as models of disability (medical vs social), legislation, access, gender, sexuality, equality issues name but a few.
| College | Maynooth University |
| Course ID | 182296 |
| Course Location | Maynooth, Kildare |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | NUI Cert. Level 7 |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Awarding Body Details | NUI Certificate in Critical Disability Studies. |
| Course Duration | `100 hours October-May |
| Course Time | Commencing October 2026. Will be held on Saturdays. |
| Course Fee | 1400 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must be 21 on 1st January 2026 |
| Career Path | People who complete the NUI Cert. in Disability Studies have gone on to work in the care, health and well being sector. Other students have combined this certificate with the NUI Certificate in Equality Studies and the NUI Certificate in Adult and Community Education to achieve the award of the NUI Diploma in Arts, Socially Inclusive Workplaces Level 8. |
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