Dear List Members
Happy New Year, I hope you are all well. As is usual at this time of
year we are about to advertise our courses for the coming session
(beginning October 2000). On offer in the disability field are the
following:
The Post Graduate Diploma in Disability Studies: this is a part time
taught programme lasting over a twelve month period
The Post Graduate MA in Disability Studies: this is availabel as
EITHER a full time or part time option. The full time option lasts
one year and the part time option for two years.
Both courses are available as distance learning packages.
Applicants should have either a first degree, equivelant professional
qualifications OR relevant experience. We are particularly keen to
welcome disabled students and people working or planning a career in
disability related services. .
For further information check out the Disability Research Unit (DRU)
database on the University website or contact Debbie (Westmoreland)
direct on [log in to unmask]
However, the main reason for this posting is that the programme
has ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) special status. This
means that British students wishing to apply for the FULLTIME MA
in Disability Studies course can also apply for ESRC sponsorship
through the 'ESRC Advanced Course Studentship Competition 2000'.
Although this is a competitive scheme, hithero we have been very
fortunate in that over the years several of our students have been
successful and received financial support from the ESRC.
It's important to stress here that if you wish to apply for an ESRC
award you must be a UK resident and have, or expect to
receive, a first class or good upper second undergarduate degree.
Furthermore, if you are eligible and are thinking of applying it's
important that you get your application in as quickly as possible;
they have to be approved and processed by the Department and
submitted to the ESRC by early May.
Again, if you want further info about the scheme or the
disability studies programme generally contact Debbie at the email
address above. .
Bye
Colin B
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