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

Programme overview

An online part-time Postgraduate Diploma exploring global disability rights, inclusion and social justice, delivered through eight-week modules with weekly live webinars.

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

What you will study

Eight 15-credit taught modules across Foundation and Development carousels, including Disability and Inequality, Understanding Disability and a human rights approach to disability.

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 PGDip). 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 9,360 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total: eight taught modules at 1,170 GBP each. Applies to those starting between September 2026 and July 2027. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,360 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total: eight taught modules at 1,170 GBP each. Applies to those starting between September 2026 and July 2027. Source

Intake: March 2027

Duration: 16 months part-time

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