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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
Become a pioneer in disability innovation and join a community of people who care about disability inclusion on this specialist MSc programme. This degree blends research, engineering, and design skills with the societal context of disability — equipping you to tackle the complex problems faced by people with a range of disabilities.
The Disability, Design, and Innovation MSc is designed for those passionate about creating accessible and assistive technologies and inclusive designs. Whether you aim to work in the computing, design, or policy sectors, this programme equips you with the skills to make a significant impact in disability innovation.
This unique programme combines interdisciplinary expertise to help you develop meaningful solutions to the needs of the world’s one billion disabled people. You'll engage with diverse subjects, from computer science to policymaking, and learn to place stakeholders at the centre of your research.
Taught at UCL East, you'll experience a modern learning environment where innovation and community are paramount. With input from world-renowned academics and industry experts, including some of those behind the accessibility of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, you will gain practical, real-world experience.
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard 1) in engineering or social sciences, or five years’ experience of working in international development, design or assistive technology development. Applicants entering via the experience route will be required to attend an interview before being offered a place. For applicants without an engineering background, successful completion of an online preparatory course is compulsory. This will be delivered over the summer and will fully prepare applicants for the technical components for the programme.
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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
As a graduate of the Disability, Design and Innovation MSc, you will bring a variety of in-demand skills to future employers.
Not only will you be able to innovate with technology to create solutions through research and practical engagement, but you will also learn about innovating in fields such as policymaking to address specific aspects of disability inclusion. You'll work with disability innovation experts and individuals with disabilities and innovators from different countries, helping people with specific research problems through your assessed work.
The hands-on experience this degree offers gives you an opportunity to become a pioneer in the disability innovation and assistive technology fields. With employers across all sectors currently expanding their disability inclusion and accessibility teams, as a graduate you can expect to thrive in roles in governments, international development organisations, multinational corporates, academia, and the start-up world.
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