Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion PGCert

University of Leeds

Make a difference in the field of disability rights and social justice with this ground-breaking new online Postgraduate Certificate in Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion. The study of disability has never been more important. Globally, there are around one billion disabled people and, with an ageing population in many countries, this figure is set to rise. Disability is an important equality and human rights issue, with disabled people more likely to experience poverty and receive fewer education and employment opportunities than non-disabled people. This online Postgraduate Certificate in Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion will support you to recognise, understand and meet the challenges facing disabled people around the world. By studying this innovative online course, you’ll be equipped to work to ensure that disabled people’s rights are respected, helping to build more inclusive and sustainable societies. As an online learner you’ll join a global classroom with like-minded learners from around the world, in an accessible and inclusive online environment. The Postgraduate Certificate provides a strong foundation for further development of your expertise. You’ll study three compulsory modules and one optional module of the Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion Masters and exit with the Postgraduate Certificate award. Whether you are already active in the field of disability rights, or looking to take your first steps, this course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to be a change-maker in the field of social justice and disability activism. You’ll explore: global perspectives on disability issuesthe social creation of disability and social models of disabilitycultural and human rights frameworkshow and why disabled people experience inequalitiesbuilding inclusive societies and futuresthe role and impact of disability activism and advocacy with an intersectional approachinfluencing disability policy, services and practice in a range of sectors, including law, architecture and design, medicine and healthcare, and the creative industriesrelationships with other areas of study including gender studies, transport studies and geographyglobal issues such as climate change, natural disasters and conflict from a disability rights perspective. Who is this course for?disabled people and their alliespolicy makersservice providers and professionals in the field of disabilityprofessionals working in NGOs and community organisationsthose new to disability, or who wish to think about disability differently, looking for a safe, affirming learning environmentthose interested in disability rights and inclusion who wish to explore this field of study. Why study this subject at Leeds?The University of Leeds is ranked in the global top 100 and in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024). Our online Postgraduate Certificate in Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion is taught by the School of Sociology and Social Policy and informed by our Centre for Disability Studies. You’ll be taught by our expert academics with contributions from activists, policy makers and practitioners working in the disability space globally.