The course provides further study opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability Studies), the Bachelor of Disability and Community Rehabilitation and other relevant awards, including the former Diploma of Applied Science (Developmental Disabilities), and for teachers and allied professionals seeking to upgrade their specialised education. In general the course aims to: broaden the professional opportunities for graduates and to assist them in becoming knowledgeable, effective and respected professionals in their chosen field prepare graduates with specialised knowledge that can be applied to support the participation and contribution of people with diverse needs within their local communities provide an effective pathway for students who wish to specialise in a specific of area of disability. Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to: demonstrate professional knowledge around a conceptual disability perspective promote the physical and emotional well-being of people living with disability around a specific issue or within a specific area of disability apply positive disability perspectives to professional practice in an area of specialised knowledge utilise specialised knowledge to facilitate community participation of people with living disability apply research, problem solving and/or evaluation skills to professional practices.