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Equality & Human Rights MSc
This MSc in Equality & Human Rights offers a unique opportunity for you to gain knowledge about a wide range of equality issues and to think across the dimensions of inequality.
- The programme responds to radical changes in approaches to equalities and human rights in Scotland, the UK and beyond. Taught by a team of specialists from a range of areas of inequality, including gender, racism, sexuality, disability and faith, the programme looks at what equality and human rights mean and what practical steps can be taken to achieve equality and human rights.
- You will examine the major causes of inequality today and how the idea that certain groups are less equal than others emerged. You will also study what sustains that idea and how these groups are interrelated.
- If you are interested in going on to study for a PhD, there is a closely-related MRes in Equality and Human Rights which combines a grounding in the subject with advanced research training.
Programme overview
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
You will take two core courses and four optional courses. A 12,000-15,000 word dissertation will be submitted in September.
Core courses
- Equality and human rights
- Methods of social research.
Optional courses
You must complete at least three of these courses.
- The disabling society
- Sexualities and society
- Racism and modernity
- Religion in society
- Class and stratification
- Poverty and equality in the global economy
- Gender in society.
You can take all options in sociology, or one from another subject including politics, Central & East European studies and law.
Further information: Clair Clarke
email: Clair.Clarke@glasgow.ac.uk
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject.
Pre-Masters course for international students
There is a preparation course for international students who don't meet the entry requirements. Completion of this Pre-Masters course to the required level guarantees your entry to this programme. This is offered by our partner, Glasgow International College. See Pre-Masters course for Social Sciences.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.
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