Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies
Connect with national and international contemporary theory, policy and practice in Disability and Inclusion Studies with a Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies from Waikato. This programme draws on a social interactional model of disability that critically engages with questions of identity, ableism and rights through tackling key questions of inclusion in research, policy and practice. The lived experiences of people with a disability underpin the teaching and learning in this programme.
Disability and Inclusion Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study. In the Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies at Waikato, disability and inclusion is studied through research and practice in education, human rights law and the social sciences. It takes an intersectional perspective firmly informed by the lived experiences of disabled people and critical disability studies approaches.
Interested in shaping social change in disability and inclusion through inclusive research and innovative co-developed policy and practice? You will gain comprehensive disability and inclusion skills and knowledge with access to leading national and international thinkers and practitioners. Pathways into further research, academic careers in teaching and research, policy leadership and advocacy are created through this programme.
As a graduate, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of concepts, issues and debates in the area of disability studies, particularly in your own research. Thinking critically and creatively, you will evaluate current issues, research and advanced scholarship in the field of disability studies and work proactively to develop professional relationships with others in the field.
In the Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies, you will complete core Disability and Inclusion Studies papers, option papers and research in the form of a Dissertation or Thesis. You can complete the programme at a level and pace that suits you and your study goals.
Depending on the papers selected, it may be possible to study fully online. It is recommended that you contact the programme leader to plan your programme of study and research for both face-to-face and online study.
Key information
| Years: | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| MDInS Study Locations: | Hamilton, Online Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): |
$7,897 - $8,508 per year
See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $34,190 (120 points) $51,130 (180 points) |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Degree Planner
Structure of Programme
The requirements are 180 points including:
- DINST521 and DINST522
- one of the research methods papers from List C; and
- one of the research paper options from List D with a focus on disability and inclusion.
In order to be eligible for consideration for the award of honours, the requirements of the degree must be completed in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study from the date of first enrolment in the degree - please see the MDInS regulations.
There are normally three options regarding how study can be planned.
Degree planner — Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies - Option 1
Including 30 point directed study.
Coursework
Option Paper
30 points
Option Paper
30 points
Research
Research Methods
30 points
EDUCA591 Dissertation
30 points
- Coursework
- Research
Required papers
- DINST521 Contemporary Issues in Disability and Inclusion Studies
- DINST522 Inclusion Policy and Practice: A Disability Rights Approach
Option papers
- DINST513 Early Childhood: A Social Approach to Inclusion
- COUNS546 Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches
- MAOED523 Māori Education Policies: Their Development and Some Strategic Responses
- EDUCA561 Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts
- EDUCA562 Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies
- EDUCA560 Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues
- EDUCA506 Educational Assessment
- EDLED501 Educational Leadership: Concepts, Theory and Practice
Research Methods and Research papers
List C
Choose one from:
- EDUCA557 Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods
- EDUCA500 Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and critical theories
- MAOED500 Rangahau Kaupapa Māori - Kaupapa Māori Research
List D
And at least one from:
- EDUCA591 Research-based Inquiry: Informing Practice
- EDUCA592 Dissertation - see the Dissertation Guidelines and application form
- EDUCA593 Masters Thesis - see the Masters Thesis Guidelines and application form
- EDUCA594 Masters Thesis - see the Masters Thesis Guidelines and application form
Ethical Conduct in Research Regulations can be found here. For advice about the online Research Ethics Application, please email [email protected].
30 points may be taken from outside the subject of Disability and Inclusion Studies.
For further education papers, see the Master of Education and the Master of Educational Leadership.
This information is provisional and subject to change.
Degree planner — Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies - Option 2
Including 60 point dissertation (pathway option for doctoral study). Entry to the dissertation requires a B average across prior master's papers.
Coursework
Option Paper
30 points
Research
Research Methods
30 points
Dissertation
60 points
- Coursework
- Research
Required papers
- DINST521 Contemporary Issues in Disability and Inclusion Studies
- DINST522 Inclusion Policy and Practice: A Disability Rights Approach
Option papers
- DINST513 Early Childhood: A Social Approach to Inclusion
- COUNS546 Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches
- MAOED523 Māori Education Policies: Their Development and Some Strategic Responses
- EDUCA561 Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts
- EDUCA562 Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies
- EDUCA560 Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues
- EDUCA506 Educational Assessment
- EDLED501 Educational Leadership: Concepts, Theory and Practice
Research Methods and Research papers
List C
Choose one from:
- EDUCA557 Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods
- EDUCA500 Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and critical theories
- MAOED500 Rangahau Kaupapa Māori - Kaupapa Māori Research
List D
And at least one from:
- EDUCA591 Research-based Inquiry: Informing Practice
- EDUCA592 Dissertation - see the Dissertation Guidelines and application form
- EDUCA593 Masters Thesis - see the Masters Thesis Guidelines and application form
- EDUCA594 Masters Thesis - see the Masters Thesis Guidelines and application form
Ethical Conduct in Research Regulations can be found here. For advice about the online Research Ethics Application, please email [email protected].
30 points may be taken from outside the subject of Disability and Inclusion Studies.
For further education papers, see the Master of Education and the Master of Educational Leadership.
This information is provisional and subject to change.
Degree planner — Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies - Option 3
Including 90 point master's thesis (pathway option for doctoral study). Entry to the master's thesis requires a B+ average across prior master's papers.
Research
Research Methods
30 points
Masters Thesis
90 points
- Coursework
- Research
Required papers
- DINST521 Contemporary Issues in Disability and Inclusion Studies
- DINST522 Inclusion Policy and Practice: A Disability Rights Approach
Option papers
- DINST513 Early Childhood: A Social Approach to Inclusion
- COUNS546 Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches
- MAOED523 Māori Education Policies: Their Development and Some Strategic Responses
- EDUCA561 Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts
- EDUCA562 Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies
- EDUCA560 Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues
- EDUCA506 Educational Assessment
- EDLED501 Educational Leadership: Concepts, Theory and Practice
Research Methods and Research papers
List C
Choose one from:
- EDUCA557 Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods
- EDUCA500 Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and critical theories
- MAOED500 Rangahau Kaupapa Māori - Kaupapa Māori Research
List D
And at least one from:
- EDUCA591 Research-based Inquiry: Informing Practice
- EDUCA592 Dissertation - see the Dissertation Guidelines and application form
- EDUCA593 Masters Thesis - see the Masters Thesis Guidelines and application form
- EDUCA594 Masters Thesis - see the Masters Thesis Guidelines and application form
Ethical Conduct in Research Regulations can be found here. For advice about the online Research Ethics Application, please email [email protected].
30 points may be taken from outside the subject of Disability and Inclusion Studies.
For further education papers, see the Master of Education and the Master of Educational Leadership.
This information is provisional and subject to change.Career opportunities
- Researcher
- Academic
- Senior Practitioner in disability services support and management
- Policy and Project Worker/Analyst
- Disability Advocate
- Inclusion Practitioner
- Inclusive Educator
Entry requirements
Admission normally requires a bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across 300 level papers.
Admission normally requires a bachelor's degree with at least a B grade average across 300 level papers.
Credit for Previous Study information
Recognition of Prior Learning information
The School of Education offers Educational Partnership Study Awards to Collaborative University-School Partnership (CUSP) schools and Professional Experience ECE (PEECE) centres in recognition of their work in supporting the School’s initial teacher education programmes and students.
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Contacts
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
Programme Administrators - Postgraduate and Research
Jinah Lee
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528)
Email: [email protected]
Programme Leader
Associate Professor Patsie Frawley
Email: [email protected]
Academic Coordinator Tauranga
TBA
Phone: (+64) 7 262 0500 or 0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528)
Based at the Tauranga campus
Have a chat with one of our friendly advisers to help you plan your degree.
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