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The MSc in Disability, Design and Innovation is the flagship programme for the newly established Global Disability Innovation Hub
To find out core information about this degree, such as entry requirements, programme length and cost, visit the UCL prospectus site.
Programme information
The Global Disability Innovation Hub brings together world leading expertise in disability, technology and innovation from across the three founding partners: UCL, Loughborough University London (LinLDN) and the London College of Fashion (LCF). It naturally blends hard engineering skills with the necessary understanding of the global policy and societal contexts of disability.
The first term will equip you with the core research methods, combined with a solid base in Future Global Technologies for Disability and Development In the second term you will take part in a group project, take an option from a restricted range and develop your ability to build both marketing and business strategies to ensure your products, services or programmes are capable of delivering a sustainable, positive difference to disabled peoples’ lives.
Core modules
- Future Global Technologies for Disability and Development (COMP0154) (30 credits)
- Research Methods and Making Skills (COMP0145) (15 credits)
- Loughborough University: Design Thinking (XLBH0001) (15 credits)
- Loughborough University: Collaborative Unit (XLBH0002) (15 credits)
- London College of Fashion: Applied Business and Marketing Strategy for Disability Developments (XLCF0001) (30 credits)
Optional modules
Students must choose 15 credits of optional modules.
- Inclusive Design and Environments (COMP0153)
- Disability and Development (GLBH0013)
- Accessibility and Assistive Technologies (PSYC0100)
Please note: the availability and delivery of modules may vary, based on your selected options as all choices are subject to timetabling constraints
Dissertation/research project
All students undertake a 60 credit dissertation.