Overview

If you have a college diploma you can upgrade to a bachelor’s degree in this emerging and expansive interdisciplinary field.2 In the Disability Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University , you’ll develop your analytical, communication and leadership skills to advocate for access, rights and justice.

You’ll have the opportunity, if you choose a core elective in your final term, to gain experience with a capstone course. This will give you the chance to apply the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired to solve a community or research problem.

Career possibilities:

Accessibility manager/coordinator

Accommodation specialist

Behavioural specialist

Claims specialist

Community outreach coordinator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rethinking Disability

Disability and the State

Mad People's History

Principles and Practices of Accessibility

Disability, Justice and Good Human Life

Disability and Representation

Strategies for Community Building

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

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For September programs: Apply by February 1 for guaranteed consideration.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Special Education View 6 other Bachelors in Special Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must present the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 U or M courses. TMU reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what will be accepted as equivalent.
All secondary and post-secondary studies are considered in the competitive selection process. Admission is based on competitive overall averages and grades in subject requirements. Admission consideration is based on the information available at the time of application review.
If you have completed post-secondary studies, visit the university/college transfer students page.
There are non-academic requirements for some programs (e.g. portfolio, interview, audition).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36806 CAD / year

≈ 36806 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8955 CAD / year

≈ 8955 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario: $7,387

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

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Delivered

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Toronto

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