Disability Studies

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 100

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,324 / term

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Disability Studies

About

Program details

The Master of Science or Master of Arts in Disability Studies is a two-year, thesis-based program.

Expected duration: 2 years

Tuition and fees: one year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

Coursework:
Students must complete 24 credit hours of course work - including 15 credit hours of Disability Studies core courses - and a thesis.

Master of Arts students

In addition to 15 credit hours of Disability core course, students must take:

An external 3-credit-hour research methods course
6 credit hours of elective courses in the arts and social sciences area above the 4000 level

Master of Science students

In addition to 15 credit hours of Disability core course, students must take:

An external 3-credit-hour research methods course
6 credit hours of elective courses in a science-based area above the 4000 level.

Sample course offerings

DS 7010: Disability Studies (6 credit hours)
DS 7020: History of Disability (3 credit hours)
DS 7030: Evaluation and Application of Research Methods in Disability Studies (3 credit hours)
DS 7040: Selected Topics in Disability Studies (3 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Option in Disability Studies

Students in faculties and departments that currently have a graduate program and wish to include a focus on disability studies may take the Option in Disability Studies. This would include two of the Disability Studies core courses. Upon completion of the requirements, a concentration in Disability Studies will be recorded on the student's transcript.

Students interested in taking this option are directed to their student advisor or the director of Disability Studies.

The Interdisciplinary Master's program in Disability Studies examines the social - rather than the physical or psychological - determinants of the experience of disability, shifting the emphasis from a medical, prevention and treatment model to a social, cultural and political one.

Disciplines

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For entrance into the Master's program:

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:

UM Scale	Jordanian Scale
A+	90-100% (Excellent)
A	80-89% (Very good)
B+	75-79% (Good)
B	70-74% (Good)
C+	65-69% (Acceptable)
C	60-64% (Acceptable)
D	50-59% (Poor)
F	0-49% (Failure)

For entrance into the PhD program:

Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,324

Application Fee

CAD 100

How to Apply

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

Making changes to your application

If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

Submit your recommender information

All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.