Online Masters and postgraduate courses in Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion

Online Masters and postgraduate courses in Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion

Our fully online Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion courses will help you develop specialist skills that enhance the well-being of individuals and communities.

Gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field of disability rights and social justice, learning from experts in an accessible specialised learning environment. Build the confidence to become a change-maker and build more inclusive societies.

Our School of Sociology and Social Policy is ranked in the top 15 for UK social policy by the Complete University Guide (2024) and delivers our pioneering, 100% online Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion Masters course, as well as postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma courses.

Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion MSc, Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma

Visit the course pages for detailed course information, fees, how to apply and more.

Student stories

  • Deborah Vithiyanandan

    "The fundamental advantage of online learning is the ability to learn in my own surroundings, at my own pace, and at a time that is convenient for me."

    Deborah Vithiyanandan
  • Gill Brown

    "I think the majority of people on the course were disabled themselves. I'm not disabled, so it was really helpful to have that the sort of personal insight and reaction to what we were learning."

    Gill Brown

Masters taster course: Social Model of Disability

Learn about the social model of disability and its transformative impact on society with our two-week course developed by experts at the University of Leeds.

The course offers a fresh perspective on disability studies, focusing on its historical roots, societal barriers, and ways to foster inclusion.  

Delivered on online learning platform FutureLearn, this online short course is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of diversity and equality. 

Sign up for Social Model of Disability

Sign up for our Masters taster course on FutureLearn.