Master of Disability Practice 18 months Postgraduate Program By La Trobe University |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

26,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

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. The centre leads the way in research on the social inclusion and participation of people with cognitive disabilities, such as intellectual disability and acquired brain injury. Gain valuable insights into the current disability landscape and the lived experiences of people with disabilities and their families. You'll also develop a strong grounding in research methods and undertake a supervised research project in a disability-related field.
From there, you'll find out what it takes to tackle disadvantage through system level change. You'll examine the effectiveness of disability-related policies and discover how to improve practice through policy advocacy. You'll also develop the skills to design, develop and critically evaluate specialist disability interventions and programs.
The Master of Disability Practice is delivered entirely online, allowing you to fit your study around work and personal commitments. Graduate ready to make your mark in the fields of disability policy, practice or research.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

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. The centre leads the way in research on the social inclusion and participation of people with cognitive disabilities, such as intellectual disability and acquired brain injury. Gain valuable insights into the current disability landscape and the lived experiences of people with disabilities and their families. You'll also develop a strong grounding in research methods and undertake a supervised research project in a disability-related field.
From there, you'll find out what it takes to tackle disadvantage through system level change. You'll examine the effectiveness of disability-related policies and discover how to improve practice through policy advocacy. You'll also develop the skills to design, develop and critically evaluate specialist disability interventions and programs.
The Master of Disability Practice is delivered entirely online, allowing you to fit your study around work and personal commitments. Graduate ready to make your mark in the fields of disability policy, practice or research.

Admission requirements

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6.5+
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Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
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.
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.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

26,400 AUD
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International Students

26,400 AUD
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