Program Overview
The Disability Studies at Trinity College Dublin is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Disability Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 11,057 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Disability Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Disability Studies
- Disability, Policy, Law and Ethics
- Research Methods (Qualitative and Quantitative)
- Disability Placements/Disability Applied Projects
- Graduates from relevant disciplines (e.g., Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Education, Deaf studies, Law, and Psychology)
- Experts in disability issues (e.g., disability activists, members of disabled people\x92s organisations and advocacy organisations, family members, disability service providers)
- Professionals in services (e.g., Early Interventionists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, and Teachers)
- Policy makers
- Government officials
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required Documentation:
- Application Form
- 2 Reference Letters (at least one academic)
- Statement of purpose addressing the following (1,000 words)
- Official Transcripts - This includes undergraduate transcripts and graduate transcripts if applicable.
- Curriculum Vitae
Interview
Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 11,057 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 11,057 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months