NUI Certificate in Critical Disability Studies at Maynooth University

NUI Certificate in Critical Disability Studies at Maynooth University

Level 7 (20 ECTS)

Critical disability studies is an examination of the systematic discrimination that disabled people face in society. It examines areas like access to employment, transport, housing, cultural depictions of disabled people, in literature, film, TV, the news and the rights of disabled people as enshrined in both national and international law. It takes the focus off the condition (e.g. blindness, cerebral palsy, deafness, down syndrome, etc) and instead aims to look at social attitudes and barriers that prevent disabled people from fully integrating into society. The module will examine the history of disability rights in the US and Europe, and look at the remaining legal, social and attitudinal barriers that are standing in the way of disability equality.

WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION FOR?

People who wish to learn more about disability and independent living Disabled People and family members

People working in policy development

People working OR wanting a career in the disability sector.

People working in Social Care, Health Care, Education and Employment professions. People working with community development providers .

DATES, VENUES AND FEES

Critical Disability Studies will take place on the Maynooth University Campus every second   Saturday (excluding holidays) between Sept.2026 and May 2027. Please see dates below:  

````Fees:

The fee is €1400 per student. An Easy Payment Plan is available upon registration.

Part time students who are on courses at levels 6 to 10 on the framework of qualifications may be eligible to for the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) to help with the associated costs of attending a university course such as Travel, Childcare, Utilities, Materials etc. Once registered to this course you should first consult: SAF Guidelines to see if you qualify and then e-

mail student.budget@mu.ie to make further enquiries.

CONTACT US

Please contact Kay Loughlin at kay.loughlin@mu.ie or ring 01 708 6062 . You can also visit our website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community- education/our-courses 

Apply HERE

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older on 1 January 2026.

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