Program Overview
The Disability and Inclusion Studies at The University of Waikato is a MEd programme in Humanities over 18 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 and Inclusion Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Disability and Inclusion 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
- Research Methods OR
- Kaupapa Maori Research
- Directed Study
- Dissertation
- Education Thesis
- Education Thesis
- Educational Transitions: Changing Roles and Changing Contexts
- Difference and Diversity in Human Development
- Project in Disability and Inclusion Studies
- Intelligence, Creativity and the Development of Talent
- Working with Groups
- Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches
- Restorative Practices in Education
- Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs
- The Development of Kotahitanga
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A first degree or equivalent in a cognate subject, with at least a B average in 300 level papers.
- The MDInS comprises 180 points (500 level) including required and optional papers and a research project, or a 120-point thesis. The MDInS consists of two compulsory options and papers from a number of optional areas of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Waikato 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 The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
New Zealand
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
