Major in Disability Studies at King's University College at Western University

Programme overview

Reimagine and rethink disability! In the Disability Studies program, you'll learn to value diverse positions, people and ideas, and discover how successful inclusion benefits everyone.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include DS 2023A/B Disability Sports and Recreation; DS 2216F/G Disability in Pop Culture; DS 2218F/G Madness and Mad Studies.

Career pathways

Potential career paths include Education Curriculum consultant, K-12 teacher, Special education teacher, ASL or LSQ interpreter, Government and law Disability rights advocate, Lawyer, Accessibility consultant, Policy creator.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026). Ontario residents, all programs except BMOS; same tuition for Year 1 and Years 2-4. Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, s Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026). International, all programs except BMOS; tuition for Years 1-3 (Year 4 is 46,597). Full-time tuition for 4.0 credits or more, 2026-2027 fee schedule, tuition column only; excludes UWO and King's activity fees, health/dental plan, bus pass, orientation, st Source

Bachelor of Social Work: September admission, Year 3 entry.

Apply through OUAC (King's is listed under Western University). OUAC applications open September 18; the deadline for equal consideration for students studying in Ontario is January 15. Scholarship applications are due April 30. Ontario high school students accept by June 1; other applicants accept by May 1 unless the offer letter says otherwise.

Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3 entry): applications open December 1 and close March 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.kings.uwo.ca/admissions-finance/how-to-apply/

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