PgDip-PgCert Disability Studies

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Sheffield Hallam University

Comments about PgDip-PgCert Disability Studies - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Entry requirements
  Disability studies is a growing academic discipline. This course is relevant to non-disabled people and disabled people from all sections of the community. The course may be of interest to you if you • are disabled • work with disabled adults or children • wish to pursue a career in the field of disability • are interested in disability issues • work for a policy making organisation • meet disabled people in your work
• Academic title
  PgDip/PgCert Disability Studies
• Course description
  Associated careers
  
  The course can provide professional development if you work with disabled people or if you wish to move into this area of work. This course will be of enormous benefit to those who work in policy making organisations in the service industries and in all phases of education including further education and higher education. If you work in a business or organisation involved with the public, you would benefit from the course.
  
  Course content
  
  Disability studies
  You challenge the myths and stereotypes of disabled people through disability equality training, examining the history of disability and engaging with the personal experiences of disabled people.
  
  Disabling barriers and celebrating difference
  You focus on the media representation of disabled people and the impact that it has on everyone in society.
  
  Entry requirements
  
  Normally a degree equivalent to a UK BA Honours, an equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience
  

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