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Master of Applied Disability Studies

Brock University

Hamilton, Canada
2, 1.67 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A professional master in applied disability studies with ABA and community leadership specialisations.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Applied Disability Studies. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
Not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Behaviour analyst (BCBA coursework)
Disability sector professionals

Curriculum

Five-term (20 months) full-time program or three-year part-time ABA route. Specialisations: Applied Behaviour Analysis (course sequence verified by the BACB) or Leadership
Diversity
Community and Culture. Includes practicum placements and is aimed at current and future professionals.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor degree (or Canadian equivalent) from an accredited institution with the program-specific average and background (MBA 75% in the last two years)
Statement of intent
References and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE 60).

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or Canadian equivalent) from an accredited institution; some programmes need a related field, statement of intent, references, GMAT/GRE (MBA)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE Academic 60
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
A passport
Prior degree certificate
Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
And a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Applied Disability Studies. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,926, $20,926 - $43,862, $32,400 CAD
Application fee	$130 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Hamilton Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences
Department	Department of Applied Disability Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30,6
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2, 1.67 years.