Applicant information
What happens after you apply to Bristol?
MSc in Ethnicity and Multiculturalism
| Awards Available | MSc; PG Diploma |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | One year full-time; two years part-time |
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Number of places | 18 |
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Programme overview
This programme is principally concerned with explaining the importance of ethnicity and multiculturalism, 'race', racism, diaspora and communalism in contemporary societies. It has a particular focus on the nature of multicultural and multiethnic societies, the issues surrounding culture in a modern and postmodern world, and the growing public policy implications of addressing ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious diversity within modern nation-states.
It also examines the discrimination, exclusion, marginality and unfair treatment of minority groups, and the violation of their civil rights in different societies. The politics of multiculturalism and citizenship, and their implications for public policy, are closely examined.
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Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent), in an appropriate subject. Applicants with a lower second-class honours degree or equivalent may be eligible for Postgraduate Diploma entry.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Programme structure
Please note that the programme structure outlined below is currently being reviewed and may be subject to change.
The MSc programme lasts 50 weeks (September to September). It comprises six 12-week taught units and six assessed essays, followed by a dissertation.
Core units
All students complete the following units:
- Theories of Ethnicity and Racism
- Theory and Politics of Multiculturalism
- Dissertation (MSc only)
Research Methods units
You will also be expected to complete at least one of the following Research Methods units:
- Qualitative Social Research
- Quantitative Social Research
Optional units
At least one from:
- Diversity and Citizenship in Europe
- Global Ethnicities
- Globalisation and Culture
- International Migration
- Narrating the Self
- Contemporary Political and Social Action
- Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Philosophy of Social Science
- Sociology of Pop Music
- Care, Labour and Gender: International Policy Development
- Social Class in Contemporary Society
Application deadline: 1 July 2014
Get in touch
Graduate Studies Administrator
School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies
University of Bristol
11 Priory Road
Bristol
BS8 1TU
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 7577
Email: spais-mscenquiries@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/spais/prospective/prospectivepgt
International students
Open to international students? Yes
English-language requirements: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all bands, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £5,600;
overseas £14,600
Part-time: UK/EU £2,800;
overseas n/a
Fees are quoted per annum and are subject to annual increase.
Funding options
Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office website.
Research Assessment Score
Unit of Assessment 41 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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