MA Diversity Management
This course is designed to establish strong links with key players in the field of diversity management in the public and private sectors. It will provide you with a critical understanding of regulatory change and recent legislative developments in diversity management and equality issues by combining international research-led teaching with hands-on practical application. You can study full-time over the course of one year, or part-time over the course of two or three years.
Our programme has been developed in collaboration with leading professionals in diversity management in both the public and private sectors.
It represents a valuable qualification for anyone seeking to pursue a career in diversity management or equal opportunities in the UK, Europe or worldwide.
Diversity Management is recognised as a 'hot topic' in employment relations and human resource management and as public, private and voluntary sector organisations are increasingly engaging with these issues, opportunities are expanding.
As a Masters student you will be able to access support from our Postgraduate Career Management Centre, which will help you develop key skills including networking and negotiating, and put you in touch with potential employers.
Our Diversity Management Masters programme is a highly innovative, tailored degree specifically designed to address this emerging area of management.
As a graduate of this programme you will have a highly respected, theoretically driven though highly practical qualification that will enable you to pursue your career in diversity management.
| Length of Course | 12-36 Months |
| Mode of Delivery | Full-Time or Part-Time |
| Start Date | Early September Each Year |
| Related Courses | MA Human Resource Management, and MSc Management |
You can choose between a dissertation and non dissertation route. Each route has a certain number of optional modules you may select
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules (Choice of 2) | Compulsory |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity Management | Training and Development | Dissertation |
| Gender and Equality at Work in Comparative Perspective | Human Resource Management | |
| HRM Research Methods & Practice | Industrial Relations | |
For further details please see the Taught Masters Programmes brochure.
Qualification Requirements
- You should have a good first degree (2:1 or higher) in the social sciences.
- If you are not from the UK please visit equivalent qualifications to find out about entry requirements from non-UK countries.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you need to attain one of the following:
- TOEFL iBT: At least 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in Listening, 25 in Reading, 25 in Speaking and 25 in Writing.
- IELTS test you need to achieve a score of 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5.
Fees
| MA Diversity Management | |
| UK/EU: | £7,000 |
| International: | £13,500 |
Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships which Diversity Management students are eligible for.
- Elizabeth Bailey, MA Diversity Management Alumnus
Diversity Management is an emerging concept in the world of Human Resource Management and I wanted to become familiar with some cutting edge information and research.”
Elizabeth Bailey, Lead Learning and Development Consultant at FMG Support.