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MA - Master of Arts
Carmarthen Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
18 Months
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MA - Master of Arts
Carmarthen Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
18 Months
MA - Master of Arts
Carmarthen Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
3 Years
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The MA in Equity and Diversity in Society is designed for students who want to understand and help create fairer, more inclusive communities. This course explores equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), building knowledge on how these values shape our society and influence individuals, families, organisations, and policies. In today’s world, where people from diverse backgrounds work and live together, knowing how to support diversity and equality is essential. This degree builds understanding through areas like social policy, sociology, and social and cultural theory. With a solid foundation in these topics, students develop the skills to address inequalities and support EDI practices professionally. For instance, you’ll study the policies and laws that protect EDI in the UK, like the Equality Act (2010), the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (2014), and the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act (2015). These laws guide how we support fair treatment, especially in education and community services. The course combines educational policy and practice with the latest educational theory and research in EDI, helping students become reflective and effective practitioners. Through a structured set of core modules, students gain practical knowledge and learn to think critically about social policies and their impact on different groups. This reflective approach helps you understand how EDI policies and theories work in real life and how they can adapt to social changes.
You need 2:2 honours degree or UWTSD recognised equivalent. Alternative entry routes - Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Masters degree. Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Masters degree. These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,800 per year
Students from Domestic
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£16,800 per year
Students from EU
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£16,800 per year
Students from International
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