Race, Education and Decolonial Thought MA

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subject, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Whether the discussion centres on racial inequality, political developments or the Black Lives Matter movement, issues relating to race, racism and decoloniality are more important than ever. This qualification, the first of its kind in the country, aims to raise awareness of these matters within many professional occupations.

As part of this course, you’ll:

· Deepen your understanding of the contemporary discourse on race, racism and decoloniality globally

· Draw on theory and practice from the Global South and Global North to analyse what race, racism and decoloniality mean within these contexts

· Study race, identity and culture within the Black Atlantic diaspora and the impact of black philosophies and movements

· Explore contemporary theoretical debates around critical whiteness studies and critical ethnic studies

· Select option modules to tailor your learning to your academic interests or chosen career.

Fees and funding

N/A (Self-funded – not eligible for Get into Teaching funding)