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University of Sunderland: Inequality and Society
| Institution | University of Sunderland View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.sunderland.ac.uk |
| student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0191 515 3000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Why does inequality exist and what can we do about it? In this theoretical and research-based course, you'll examine the major causes of inequalities in our world. You'll explore the nature of intersectionality, including how factors such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age and others come together and how certain groups face unique forms of disadvantage. You'll develop as a researcher and work out strategies that can be used to change the unequal world in which we live in order to help to achieve equity and social justice.
Take advantage of a broad range of optional modules which explore the nature of inequality further, examining topics such as: gender, activism and social justice, mental and physical health, sexualities and gender identities, media exclusions, childhood inequalities and socio-economic inequalities. We are proud of our ‘internationalising of the curriculum’ approach where topics explored will be from national to global in their outlook. Our modules have been aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
You'll have opportunities to develop your own employability skills and depending on your chosen modules, to learn skills such as conference speaking, using social research software such as Nvivo and SPSS, writing a report for global bodies such as the United Nations, writing a campaign strategy for an activist movement and developing electronic resources such as blogs, podcasts and YouTube clips.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We usually require applicants to hold at least an upper-second class honours degree (usually a 2:1 or above) or equivalent. Experience may be counted towards your application. Those with a 2:2 are however invited to apply, all applications will be considered by the Programme Leader. We welcome graduates from all discipline areas such as social sciences, psychology, business, law, education, humanities, health, arts, technology and the sciences. Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in all four areas. |
| Location | Sir Tom Cowie Campus St Peter's Sunderland SR6 0DD |
Fees
| England | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We usually require applicants to hold at least an upper-second class honours degree (usually a 2:1 or above) or equivalent. Experience may be counted towards your application. Those with a 2:2 are however invited to apply, all applications will be considered by the Programme Leader. We welcome graduates from all discipline areas such as social sciences, psychology, business, law, education, humanities, health, arts, technology and the sciences. Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in all four areas. |
| Location | Sir Tom Cowie Campus St Peter's Sunderland SR6 0DD |
Fees
| England | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We usually require applicants to hold at least an upper-second class honours degree (usually a 2:1 or above) or equivalent. Experience may be counted towards your application. Those with a 2:2 are however invited to apply, all applications will be considered by the Programme Leader. We welcome graduates from all discipline areas such as social sciences, psychology, business, law, education, humanities, health, arts, technology and the sciences. Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in all four areas. |
| Location | Sir Tom Cowie Campus St Peter's Sunderland SR6 0DD |
Fees
| England | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We usually require applicants to hold at least an upper-second class honours degree (usually a 2:1 or above) or equivalent. Experience may be counted towards your application. Those with a 2:2 are however invited to apply, all applications will be considered by the Programme Leader. We welcome graduates from all discipline areas such as social sciences, psychology, business, law, education, humanities, health, arts, technology and the sciences. Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in all four areas. |
| Location | Sir Tom Cowie Campus St Peter's Sunderland SR6 0DD |
Fees
| England | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Sunderland
About the University of Sunderland
The life changing University of Sunderland has 27,500 students based in campuses on the North East coast, in London and Hong Kong and at its global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.
Ranked as a top 50 university in the Guardian University Guide 2023, we are proud of our long-established commitment to widening participation, our world-leading research, and public and private sector collaborations. We also have a track-record for providing quality student experiences that result in graduates who are the tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies.
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