This Professional Certificate is open to all individuals with an interest in disability, including but not limited to, people with disabilities, family members and people who work in the disability field.
Prof Cert in Disability Policy and Legislation
Overview
| Subject Area | Psychology |
| Credits | 10 |
| NFQ | 9 |
| EFQ | 7 |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Time | Thurs 10:00 - 12:50 (Subject to Change) |
| Mode of Delivery | On Campus |
| Course Leader | (opens in a new window)Assoc Professor Christine Linehan |
| Fee | Full Fee: €1150 |
| Application Deadline | Register your interest for the next intake: (opens in a new window)microcredentials@ucd.ie |
The micro-credential provides learners with an in-depth and critical understanding of national and international legislation and evidence-based policy. The United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability has heralded significant change for persons with disability and the manner in which they are supported to live a life of their choosing. This course explores how the Irish state has responded to the Convention through the introduction of new legislation, policy and practice.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this micro-credential, you will:
- Identify key national and international disability policies and legislation.
- Critically evaluate past and present disability policy and legislation.
- Evaluate the efficacy of disability policy and legislation in Ireland.
- Critically reflect on the impact of disability policy and legislation.
Students will gain key insights into the development and implementation of policy and legislation that aims to support people with disabilities exercise their rights and enjoy equal opportunities. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with invited guest lecturers who have lived experience and/or work in the disability field.
Lectures, peer and group work, reflective learning, and active learning.
This is a 10 ECTS micro-credential and involves approximately 200-250 hours of learner effort.
- Entry requirements are a primary degree with a minimum 2.2 classification (second class honours , grade two) or International equivalent.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment: End of year assignment | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
| Assignment: Mid-term assignment | Week 6 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
| Attendance: Attendance and Participation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
| Essay: A reflection on the student's learning during this module and how this may be applied in the future | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Please note: Learners can avail of only one form of funding per application.
Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy-Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning through micro-credentials. The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy is funded by Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
HCI Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidies are available on identified micro-credentials only from March 2024 until October 2025. Funded places are limited and course providers will administer the subsidy on a first come first serve basis.
Please see Eligibility Criteria for further information.
UCD Alumni Discount
We are pleased to offer UCD graduates a 20% discount on tuition fees for the Disability Policy and Legislation micro-credential. To avail of this discount you must use your UCD login details when submitting an online micro-credential application so that we can verify your UCD student details. If you cannot remember your UCD login details please contact the UCD Student Desk for assistance.
If you have any questions about this micro-credential, or would like to speak to a UCD staff member, please contact (opens in a new window)microcredentials@ucd.ie.