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Become a pioneer in disability innovation and join a community of people who care about disability inclusion (both mental and physical, and both visible and invisible) and view disability as source of innovation, in this one-of-a-kind MSc programme. Hosted by UCL and delivered in collaboration with Loughborough University London (LUL) and the London College of Fashion (LCF – part of University of the Arts London) this degree blends research, engineering, and design skills with the societal context of disability. You will learn how to tackle complex problems faced by people with a range of disabilities and develop relevant skills to work in this rapidly expanding field.
An MSc programme sitting at the leading edge of disability innovation, this degree will enable you to become a specialist in accessible and assistive technology and inclusive design.
Taught at a global top 10 university, this programme brings interdisciplinary knowledge together to help you create meaningful solutions. You will join other students from incredibly diverse backgrounds to consider the interaction of everything from computer science to policy making, to understand and respond to real issues. You will learn how to place stakeholders at the centre of your research, while developing your knowledge in a range of specialist areas, such as specific programming language and design thinking.
Taught at the brand new, purpose designed UCL East campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, this programme brings you a modern learning environment that embraces an ethos of community and innovation. UCL experts who helped design accessibility into every aspect of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park also teach on this MSc programme, while this one-of-a-kind location brings you a living case study of design and innovation.
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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As a graduate of the Disability, Design and Innovation MSc programme, you will bring a variety of in-demand skills to future employers.
You will understand the great complexities of disability inclusion. This ranges from the theory of disability, to access issues related to assistive technologies, and the intrinsic links between disability and poverty. Not only will you be able to innovate with technology to create solutions through research and in-depth practical engagement, but you will also learn about innovating in fields such as policymaking to address specific aspects of disability inclusion. Learning design thinking and communicating research methods, you will be better able to articulate problems as well as proposed solutions. Notably, through the degree you will work directly with people with disabilities and innovators from different countries, helping them 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. The process-led skills you will take away can be applied to many workplaces. With employers across all sectors currently expanding their disability inclusion and accessibility teams, as a graduate you can expect to thrive in roles in United Nations agencies, governments, international development organisations and the start-up world.
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Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
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