William, Laura ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1985-7640 and Lowe, Hilary (2025) Barriers and challenges for disabled students when engaging with non- compulsory placements: a systematic literature review. Studies In Higher Education. ISSN 0307-5079 (Print), 1470-174X (Online) (In Press)

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Abstract

The literature on the barriers and challenges faced by disabled students in accessing and undertaking placements remains limited and fragmented. This systematic literature review addresses this gap by identifying key obstacles encountered by disabled students seeking, or on placement. The review maps current knowledge, highlights areas of under-exploration, and proposes a future research agenda. Four primary barriers emerged: organisational processes and systems, low expectations, bio-social factors, and the nature of the placement itself. Our analysis demonstrates that the medical model of disability manifests across all four domains, with interactions between each domain, highlighting the fluid and linked nature of barriers and challenges within placement settings.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	disabled students, disability, Higher Education, placements, models of disability, student employability
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > L Education (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Greenwich Business School Greenwich Business School > Centre for Research on Employment and Work (CREW) Greenwich Business School > School of Management and Marketing
Last Modified:	18 Aug 2025 13:19
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50889

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