Equality and Diversity (MSc)
Students may study on a part-time (2 year) basis.
Degree Description
The aim of the MSc in Equality and Diversity is to provide students with an opportunity to examine the range of social science issues related to promoting equality and diversity (e.g. equality and diversity issues in legislation, governance, the state, the public and private sectors and the voluntary sector). The contemporary equalities landscape is changing with new duties to promote equality and the creation of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. This programme of study will give students the opportunity to review debates, investigate substantive issues, and develop the analytic and empirical skills for effective equalities practice.
Cardiff is one of the premier academic institutions in Britain and Europe for the study of equality and diversity. The MSc in Equality and Diversity is a leading degree in this subject area. Our staff are at the forefront of research in this field. Students at Cardiff benefit from being at one of the top ten research universities in Britain. Postgraduate students are a growing proportion of students in the social sciences. They have access to a dedicated Graduate Centre and computer facilities. The degree programme is supported by small group seminars and supervision by academic staff.
The components of the MSc Equality and Diversity degree scheme are: Three compulsory core Equality modules (SIT110, SIT061, SIT112); two compulsory foundation modules (SIT001) Research Methods and (SIT005) Social Theory; and, a choice of an elective module.[1] In order to pass and proceed to the dissertation stage students must gain 120 credits by passing the aforementioned modules.Students are strongly advised to plan their overall programme of study - and pay careful attention to: (i). Meeting the foregoing requirements (ii). Completing the various stages of the degree scheme within the permitted time limits[2] (iii). And, complying with the attendance requirements of the various taught components – as well as balancing work - and other responsibilities - with the demands of studying for a postgraduate degree.[3]
Further details will be provided in your Student Handbook.
[1] Note: The University reserves the right to vary the number and content of modules on offer.
[2] Subject to Academic Regulations determining the permitted length and pattern of study. Typical duration of a taught Masters degree scheme is 2 years.
[3] Please Note: The format of the modules varies. Most are taught in an intensive “weekend” format. This entails a programme of study that runs from a Thursday afternoon through to a Saturday afternoon – followed by a number of weekly seminars after the “weekend” module component. However, some modules such as SIT001 are delivered as a weekly lecture course - with accompanying seminars. Prior to commencing their studies students should familiarise themselves with the attendance requirements of the various taught components of the degree scheme.
For further information including teaching and admission requirements, please download the document below.
Further Information
Includes information about teaching, academic staff, period of study and admission requirements.
Module Catalogue
Note: Whilst every effort is made to avoid changes to modules, published details may be altered without notice, at any time. The School of Social Sciences reserves the right to withdraw or amend any part of it’s modules without prior notice. Every effort will be made to minimise inconvenience to students. Please read the "Further Information" documents for programmes to discover which modules are relevant to particular programmes.
Course Contact
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