Full Time Masters Degrees in Ethnic Studies

The Postgraduate Diploma in Race, Media and Social Justice offers a rigorous and academic approach to this subject to deepen your understanding of contemporary issues regarding race and ethnicity. Read more

The study of identity is a burgeoning area of sociological and cultural studies. Over a range of units, this programme provides an introduction to key themes in this field, with identity explored in both theoretical and substantive ways. Read more

Do you have a passion for research and work in the field of globalisation and development, rooted in undergraduate studies or experience in the field? Are… Read more

The programme takes a critical approach to the study of International Social Policy to provide an advanced understanding of current debates, theories and concepts in a vibrant area of study and research. Read more

How do grassroots initiatives by refugees impact upon the practice and policies of local governments? How can we make the transition to renewable energies… Read more

MA students will: Develop their ability to apply theories of social change to empirical investigation Enhance their ability to communicate effectively through regular class presentations and discussions. Read more

We are all innately creative, whether through the stories we recount, the jokes we tell, the songs we sing, the traditions we keep, the online 'memes' we create and share, our customs and beliefs, the ways we remember those who have passed away, the festivals we celebrate, or the clothes we wear. Read more

Birkbeck is a global centre for research and teaching on ‘race’ and racism. We are home to multidisciplinary communities of scholars and students, academic programmes and research centres committed to the study of this subject area. Read more

The M.A. Development Studies enables students to develop the advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and conceptual frameworks required to understand and navigate the complexities of economic and social development. Read more

This Master's programme provides an advanced critical insight into current developments in the study of migration, organised crime and human trafficking. Read more

Our approach mirrors the wider shift within the social sciences towards the analysis of transnational and global level processes and phenomena You will… Read more

At a local, national and global level, we are witnessing an intense period of social transformation and fragmentation. Within this context, there is growing political and policy recognition of the need to better understand and address social inequalities. Read more

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Sociology. Research at Worcester has grown significantly in recent years. Read more