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Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies

The Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study that critically engages with questions of identity, ableism, and rights through tackling key questions of inclusion in research, policy, and practice. This programme draws on a social interactional model of disability, exploring an intersectional understanding of disability and inclusion using Critical Disability Studies and Disability Studies in Education perspectives.

Points and Duration

• The total number of points required to gain this qualification is 180 points.
• The expected duration of this programme is 1.5 years when studied full-time.

Locations

• The qualification is offered in Hamilton and Online.
• Note that papers offered may differ by location.

Area of Study

• This qualification is offered under the School of Education.

Start Dates

• This qualification can be started in Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July).

Why Study the Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies?

Disability and Inclusion Studies is an interdisciplinary field that studies disability and inclusion through research and practice in education, human rights law, and the social sciences. It takes an intersectional perspective firmly informed by the lived experiences of disabled people and critical disability studies approaches. This programme is ideal for those interested in shaping social change in disability and inclusion through inclusive research and innovative co-developed policy and practice.

Career Opportunities

• Academic
• Disability Advocate
• Inclusion Practitioner
• Inclusive Educator
• Policy and Project Worker/Analyst
• Researcher
• Senior Practitioner in disability services support and management

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

The Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies offers various study options. Students can complete the programme at a level and pace that suits them, with the possibility of studying fully online depending on the papers selected.

Coursework

• DINST521 Contemporary Issues in Disability and Inclusion Studies: Critically explores an intersectional understanding of disability and inclusion.
• DINST522 Inclusion Policy and Practice: A Disability Rights Approach: Explores learning, living, working, and playing from the perspectives of disabled people, framed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Option Papers: Various papers are available, including but not limited to:
  • COUNS546 Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches
  • MAOED523 Māori Educational Policies: Their Development and Some Strategic Responses
  • EDUCA561 Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts
  • EDUCA562 Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies
  • EDUCA560 Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues

Research

• Research Methods: Students choose one paper from List C, which includes:
  • EDUCA557 Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods
  • EDUCA500 Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories
  • MAOED500 Rangahau Kaupapa Māori - Kaupapa Māori Research
• Research Paper Options: Students choose at least one paper from List D, which includes:
  • EDUCA591 Research-based Inquiry: Informing Practice
  • EDUCA592 Dissertation
  • EDUCA593 Education Thesis

Entry Requirements

• Admission normally requires a bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across 300-level papers.
• Credit for Previous Study and Recognition of Prior Learning information is available.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated Fees: $9,121 - $9,827 per year for domestic students.
• Scholarships: Available, with details accessible through the Scholarship finder.

Structure of the Programme

• The programme requires 180 points, including core papers, option papers, and research.
• To be eligible for consideration for the award of honours, the requirements of the degree must be completed in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study.

Research Guidelines and Application Forms

• Guidelines and application forms for research components, such as dissertations and theses, are available.
• Research is governed by the Ethical Conduct in Research Regulations.