It looks like the details of this course have recently changed. We recommend search for similar courses on The Good Universities Guide here or contact this institution for more information
Master of Disability Practice
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Lead the way to a more inclusive society. The disability sector is rapidly growing. With close to 500,000 participants currently participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), it's estimated that the disability workforce will need to double in size over the next three years. As a result, roles such as disability support workers and disabilities services officers are predicted to see very strong growth. La Trobe's Master of Disability Practice gives you the expertise to assist people with special needs and advance your career in the disability, health and community services sectors. Discover how to make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities by examining and improving the policies, programs and services that support them. You'll be taught by internationally renowned academics from La Trobe's Living with Disability Research Centre.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Disability Practice, students must complete 180 credit points consisting of: 180 core credit-points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Advocacy in Contemporary Disability Practice
- Disability and the Law
- Enhancing Social Inclusion
- Ethical Issues in Disability Practice
- Support Planning With People With Disabilities
- the Contemporary Disability Landscape
- Translating Evidence Into Disability Practice
- Understanding Complex and Challenging Needs
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Advanced Diploma in a disability-related field, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Non-cognate or non-Bachelor qualified students will be assessed on a case by case basis. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors to determine whether an applicant has demonstrated the capacity to work at a postgraduate level, including academic record, English proficiency, and/or employment experience.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Students who apply for entry into this course from alternate pathways, will be assessed on a case by case basis to ensure appropriate underpinning knowledge in at least one of the following fields: Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies and/or Human Welfare Studies and Services.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study pathways
On completion of 60 credit points option to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice On completion of 120 credits option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice
-copy.webp){kind=logo}
