MA Race, Education and Decolonial Thought

Course Overview

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 flexible course, the first of its kind in the country, will enable you to raise awareness of these matters across professional occupations.

As part of this distance learning master’s, you’ll:

• Deepen your understanding of the contemporary global discourse on race, racism and decoloniality

• 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

General Eligibility

Applicants should either have at least a second class honors degree in the cognate subject, at least a second class honors 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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.