Master of Disability and Inclusion

2019 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2019 course information
Award granted	Master of Disability and Inclusion
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2019. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2019. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	3 years part time
Deakin course code	H709
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin’s Master of Disability and Inclusion equips students with the academic knowledge they need to pursue professional work or research in the disability, health and community sectors.

The course will help students form a distinctive and contemporary understanding of disability. Drawing on research informed by disability and inclusion theory and practice and the lived experiences of people with disability, the Master of Disability and Inclusion gives students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in inclusive approaches to their work and research.

“Our Master (/Graduate Certificate) of Disability and Inclusion has strong links to industry, facilitated by our thought-leading Disability and Inclusion Advisory Board made up of prominent industry leaders and Deakin academics.”

Indicative student workload

As a student in a Cloud (online) course in the Faculty of Health you will be expected to spend 150 hours of learning and assessment activities for each credit point, interacting via CloudDeakin and completing assessment tasks for each unit in your course.

Professional recognition

Not applicable

Career opportunities

The Master of Disability and Inclusion is designed to meet specialist education, training and research needs in the disability, human service and community workforce nationally and internationally.

This course will prepare learners for employment in disability, health, human service and community sectors. In particular, the course will prepare learners for new positions that have been developed in the disability and community sectors in more senior roles in policy, practice leadership and research as part of the full rollout of the NDIS in Australia. In addition, it will prepare students for employment outside of Australia in roles focused on contemporary rights based disability policy and practice.

The course aligns well with areas of knowledge and skills identified in the position descriptions for Local Area Coordinators in the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA):

knowledge of disability systems including disability research, legislation and policy;
high level communication skills for working with people with disability and their families;
self-directed approaches to service planning; and
community capacity building knowledge and skills.

These skills are also aligned with mid-level and senior positions in the health, human service and community service sector where the development of services that are inclusive of people with disability is an increasing societal and legislative expectation, both within Australia and internationally. Graduates of the Master of Disability and Inclusion may also be employed in higher education as research assistants and those completing the 12 credit point Masters could have a pathway to a PhD.

These skills will be developed through the delivery of course content and assessments that will prepare learners for employment, via the use of authentic assessment.

Participation requirements

Not applicable

Mandatory student checks

There are no mandatory student checks required for this course

Pathways

The 12 credit point Masters is a pathway into a PhD in Disability and Inclusion.

Alternate exits

Students can enter and exit the Master of Disability and Inclusion (H709) via the Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion (H508) and the Graduate Diploma of Disability and Inclusion (H608). Graduate Diploma of Disability and Inclusion (H608) is an exit point only.

Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion (H508)

Graduate Diploma of Disability and Inclusion (H608)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit www.deakin.edu.au/fees.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Apply expert knowledge and research skills in the area of Disability and Inclusion that includes application of theory and evidence-based approaches to policy, participation and social inclusion of people with Disabilities.
Communication	Communicate using a range of modes, theoretical positions, methodologies and professional decisions on Disability and Inclusion in an effective manner, being mindful of the target audience.
Digital Literacy	Use digital technologies to source, use and disseminate ideas, information and research findings relevant to Disability and Inclusion to a range of audiences including people with disability.
Critical thinking	Use specialised knowledge to critically analyse and synthesise complex information related to policy, theory and research in the area of Disability and Inclusion.
Problem Solving	Apply specialised research and cognitive skills to find evidence-based solutions to complex policy related problems in the area of Disability and Inclusion..
Self-management	Plan and execute a substantial research based project in the area of Disability and Inclusion and demonstrate expert judgement and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.
Teamwork	Contribute to the productive functioning of a multi-skilled team working in the area of policy, research and advocacy for people with disability.
Global Citizenship	Demonstrate a high level of awareness and respect for diversity in line with contemporary human rights obligations and apply ethical and inclusive approaches to disability research and practice.

Course rules

To complete the Master of Disability and Inclusion students must complete 12 credit points comprising 6 core units (1 credit point each), 2 electives (1 credit point each), and a 4 credit point Major Project (comprising Major Project A – 2 credit points and Major Project B – 2 credit points) OR students who enter via the Graduate Certificate of Disability and Inclusion (or equivalent) will only need to complete the remaining 8 credit points comprising 6 core units (1 credit point each) and 2 electives (1 credit point each).

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).