Program Overview
The Rehabilitation & Disability Studies at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Rehabilitation & 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,730 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rehabilitation & 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
- Perspectives on Disability
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Practice
- Interpersonal Skills
- Disability Legislation & Policy
- Research Methods & Project Proposal Development
- Issues in Mental Health
- Intellectual Disability
- Physical and Sensory Disability
- Working with Brain Injury
- Advanced Rehabilitation Practice
- Introduction to Disability Studies
- Social/Cultural & Disability Awareness
- Rehabilitation Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You may apply for admission to the Master of Science in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies if you have:
- At least a lower second class honours bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a relevant subject
- You are a professional working with an appropriate client group. Voluntary work may be eligible.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,730 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,730 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University 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 University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
