Major - Disability Studies
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
M1138.1
Related Courses
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1667.4
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Bachelor of Social Science
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1733.1
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Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced)
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1807.2
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Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Social Science
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1808.3
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science
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6023.2
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Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.
Disability specialist expertise has become a growing area of demand in accordance with changing global policy and social service frameworks. Australia has followed these global trends, with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as the largest area of social policy reform since Medicare.
This major develops students’ professional expertise, knowledge and skills to effectively adapt and apply international disability rights-based standards to their professional practice and respond to the competing demands of complex funding and service environments.
Major
Structure
Students must complete at least 30cp in units at level 3.
Students must complete the following compulsory units
Autumn or Spring session
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102846
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Understanding Disability: Historical and Contemporary Frameworks
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102847
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Indigenous Disability and Inclusion
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102848
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Disability and Sexuality
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102849
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Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
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Plus four units from the following pool
Autumn session
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101610
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Health, Illness and Biomedicine: A Sociological Perspective
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101594
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Mental Health in the Community
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Spring session
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102143
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Families and Intimate Life
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400968
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Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability
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101664
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Working with Cultural Differences
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