Comments about Master Equality and Diversity - At the institution - London - Greater London
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Objectives
The equality and diversity agenda, including such areas as gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability, has become an integral part of both the organisation of labour and of the work of governmental and non-governmental institutions. The course is designed for those who wish to work as both policy-makers and practitioners in these areas. It is likely to be of interest to graduates in Human Resources Management; Social Policy and Sociology; Trade Union Studies; Women's Studies; Public Administration, Business Studies, as well as to workers in the voluntary sector, local government, civil service and the corporate sector.
The course addresses the effective management of diversity in business in the context of globalisation, labour migration and demographic changes, as well as the widening equality agenda that includes not only anti-discrimination legislation, but also issues of changing organisational cultures and attitudes, promoting a more productive work-life balance, and identifying, disseminating and encouraging best practice. The course thus offers the opportunity to gain the high-level specialist skills in analysis, policy-making, planning and programme management that are necessary for effectively addressing the challenges of diversity in the 21st century. You will study theories of equality and diversity, management strategies and policy development and implementation with an emphasis on case study analysis.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirement will normally be a lower second-class Honours degree. Applicants will also be considered who have a relevant professional qualification and/or extensive relevant professional experience, gained in either a policy, human resources, or management environment
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Academic title
MA Equality and Diversity
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Course description
Course structure
All students take four core modules and undertake a supervised dissertation of 15,000 words.
The core modules are:
-Theories of Equality and Diversity
-Managing Equality and Diversity
-Researching Diversity
-Equality and Diversity Policy Development and Implementation
And two options from the following:
-Labour Markets and the Work-Life Balance
-Demography and Citizenship
-Postcoloniality, Development and Feminism
-Women in Europe
-Cross-Cultural Management
-Gender and Work
-Public Policy and Employment
-Discrimination Law
-Migration, Asylum Seekers and Refugees
-Employment Studies and HRM: Issues and Practice
Assessment
You will be assessed on a range of coursework assignments, including essays, reports, case studies, presentations and a dissertation.
Career opportunities
The course provides specialist skills training that will be invaluable for careers in the following sectors:
equality and diversity, gender and cross-cultural policy design and implementation in public and private sectors;
corporate sector Human Resources, Diversity and Corporate Responsibility units;
local, national and international governmental and non-governmental organisations and the voluntary sector, particularly in the areas of equal opportunities, community relations, diversity, women's rights, migrant and refugee community rights.
Attendance and duration
Full time: one year, 3 evenings/days per week (Mon, Wed & Thurs eve)
Part-time (day): two years
Part-time (evening): two years
Mixed mode (a mix of days and evenings) is also available
