Stand Alone Module: Historical Perspectives in Disability Studies
Course Overview
This module will explore the historical emergence of current ways of understanding disability, examining disability as a social issue rather than as a personal trouble. Students will relate disability to themes including equality, equal opportunities and discrimination, contrasting these with traditional individualising approaches. Students will explore power relations, the ways in which these have been experienced by disabled people, and ways in which these are addressed in new narratives on disabling history.
Please note all stand alone modules run depending on sufficient numbers.
Applications and Selections
Application Forms:
Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a registered nurse on the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
OR
- Be registered on the appropriate allied health professional Register
(for those required to register with a professional body)
AND
Be currently employed in healthcare or social care either in: clinical or social care practice/management/ research /education. Some modules may only be undertaken while working in a specific discipline related area such as nursing. This is specified in modules descriptions.
Applicants will normally have gained a primary degree (health science/studies or social science/studies related) level 8 or evidence of equivalent academic credits. Students who do not have the aforementioned will be required to compile a portfolio to provide evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level.
- International students will require a degree of fluency in the English language. An overall score of 7 in the IELTS Academic Test is required.
Additional Requirements
Duration
One Semester (Sept-Dec)
Next start date
September 2022
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
15
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
27th May 2022
Late applicants may be considered.
NFQ level
Level 9
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
10
Award
Stand Alone Module: Historical Perspectives in Disability Studies
CAO
Course code
Course Outline
- Online Induction Dates: 14th - 16th September 2022
- Module Introduction: 17th September 2022
- Lectures run for 12 weeks beginning 19th September 2022
- Seminar Day: November (date to be confirmed)
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Who’s Suited to This Course
The School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies delivers a number of stand alone modules which address issues of interest to all health and social care professionals. Credits attained can be accumulated over a 2-3-year timeframe and put towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing/ Professional Studies). The modules are delivered in a flexible manner to accommodate the learning requirements of busy healthcare professionals. Alternatively, those who opt not to be assessed in the module receive a certificate of attendance.
Please note all stand alone modules run depending on sufficient numbers.
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
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Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility
Find out More
Susan Carton
Module Leader
School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies
T: 087 2370329
E: scarton@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
Dympna O’ Connell
Course Co-ordinator
School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies
T: +353 (0)71 9135611
E: doconnell@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
