PGCert Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion (online) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

An online part-time Postgraduate Certificate introducing disability rights, inclusion and social justice, suited to those new to the field, with sequential eight-week modules and weekly live webinars.

Department: School of Sociology and Social Policy | Duration: 8 months part-time (online, up to 16 months to complete) | Intake: March 2027 and September 2027 | Study mode: online | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four 15-credit taught modules drawn from the Foundation and Development carousels, starting with Disability and Inequality.

Career pathways

The School of Sociology and Social Policy and its Centre for Disability Studies work with organisations in the UK and overseas to advance equality and social justice for disabled people globally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate (online PGCert). A 2.1 (honours) bachelor degree, ideally in a social science or humanities related subject; or a 2.1 in any other subject plus relevant experience; or a 2.2 in any subject with at least three years of relevant experience. Applications are individually assessed. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component, or a degree taught in English from a recognised institution (at least two years at undergraduate level or one year at Masters level).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,680 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total: four taught modules at 1,170 GBP each. Applies to those starting between September 2026 and July 2027. Source

International applicants: GBP 4,680 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total: four taught modules at 1,170 GBP each. Applies to those starting between September 2026 and July 2027. Source

Intake: March 2027 and September 2027

Duration: 8 months part-time

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