Disability, Design and Innovation MSc

Become a pioneer in disability innovation and join a community of people who care about disability inclusion on this specialist MSc course. This degree blends research, engineering, and design skills with the societal context of disability — equipping you to tackle the complex problems faced by people with a range of disabilities. The Disability, Design, and Innovation MSc is designed for those passionate about creating accessible and assistive technologies and inclusive designs. Whether you aim to work in the computing, design, or policy sectors, this programme equips you with the skills to make a significant impact in disability innovation. This cutting-edge programme combines interdisciplinary expertise to help you develop meaningful solutions to the needs of the world’s one billion disabled people. You'll engage with diverse subjects, from computer science to policymaking, and learn to place stakeholders at the centre of your research. Taught at UCL East, you'll experience a modern learning environment where innovation and community are paramount. With input from world-renowned academics and industry experts, including some of those behind the accessibility of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, you will gain practical, real-world experience. As the flagship programme of the UCL Computer Science’s Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) – the official WHO Collaborating Centre for Research on Assistive Technology – you will also become part of one of the largest networks for disability innovation, which is responsible for working on disability innovation projects in 35 countries with more than 70 partners. This MSc prepares you to lead in the disability space with a practical, solutions-focused approach. This programme is ideal for you if you want to contribute to a fairer world through disability innovation. One of the programme's strengths is its diversity, which values students from computer science, occupational therapy, user experience design, international development, human computer interaction, product design, neuroscience, diplomatic service, medicine, disability activism, and many other disciplines.

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in engineering, social sciences, or other relevant subject areas, or over three years' experience of working in international development, UX/ product design or assistive technology development, or clinical settings. For applicants without an engineering background, completion of an online preparatory short course is compulsory. This will be delivered over the summer preceding enrolment and will help prepare applicants for the technical components for the programme.