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Bachelor of Disability Studies
- London, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A two-year diploma preparing students to support people with disabilities across the lifespan.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Disability Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Community disability support worker
- Community outreach worker
- Development support worker
- Early interventionist
- Education assistant
- Employment assistance worker
- Home living and community access support
Curriculum
- Twenty courses over four terms: human development
- Introduction to disability studies
- Positive behaviour
- Person-centred planning
- Community participation and advocacy
- Communication and technology courses
- Disability courses I and II
- Plus field experience (400 hours) and field practicum seminar (90 hours).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary-school completion by curriculum: IB Diploma 25 points
- GCE average between B and C in three A-Levels
- American high school senior/AP courses
- CBSE/ISC Standard XII
- Or college/university transfer (college B- average
- University 70%). English proof required (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE 58
- Duolingo 115).
Accepted academic background
Secondary-school curricula accepted for international applicants: American High School, General Certificate of Education (GCE), CAPE, India Patterned System (CBSE/ISC), IB Diploma; Ontario/other Canadian high school; College or university transfer. Apply through OUAC (King's is listed under Western University), Then upload transcripts and English test results to the King's Applicant Portal.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Statement of purpose where requested
- Financial support evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Disability Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to King's University College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,224 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | Disability Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | King's offers entrance and continuing-student awards. International eligibility and award conditions vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $49,224 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 115.