Program Overview
The Critical Disability Studies at York University is a MA 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 Critical Disability Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada 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 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Critical 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
- Disability Studies: An Overview
- Methodology
- Critical Disability Law
- Mad People\x92s History
- Geography of Disability
- Social Justice in the Labour Force
- History of Health Care Ethics from Ancient Times to the Present
- Language, Literature and Disability
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: B+
- Recommendations: 3
- Statement of Interest
- Resum\xc3\xa9/CV
- Sample(s) of scholarly written work
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York University 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 York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months