Equity and Diversity in Society (Full-time)

Overview

Equity and Diversity in Society (Full-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David will give a sound understanding of equality and diversity and its implications for society, organisations, communities, families, individuals and policy-makers.

Quick Facts:

• This degree is delivered full-time or part time; face-to-face or through online learning.
• Applicants are encouraged from both traditional degree awards, from professional practice and those with experience in the field.
• This degree responds to the need for professionals who are able to understand ‘the complexities involved in social policy formation, implementation and development’ (SPA, 2007: 8). 
• The programme is designed to enable students to further develop the range of skills gained at initial degree level, which transfer easily to the world of work.
• The potential to progress to a PhD in Social Justice and Inclusion.
• The Master's in Equity and Diversity in Society is grounded in the quest to ‘provide an understanding of the long-term and underlying causes of disadvantage that need to be addressed by public policy’ (Equalities Review, 2007: 13). 
• To this end, the principle of equality and inclusion is embedded within and throughout the programme. The programme recognises that philosophers, economists, and political and social theorists debate the concepts of equality and diversity from a range of different perspectives; allowing the student to explore competing interpretations of what ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ might mean in our society.
• Through engaging with ‘the intellectual traditions and perspectives of the social science, students will be encouraged to explore social processes and the links between theory, policy and practice. 
• It allows students to debate societal issues, and promote engagement with ‘new ideas …. Relating to issues such as the impact of globalisation on … advocacy, diversity, gender, age social justice, sustainable development, poverty and inclusion.’