The MSc/Diploma in Ethnicity and Multiculturalism 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 also closely examined. These topics are examined in broad comparative perspective, drawing on examples from Europe, Africa, the Americas and Australasia.
Students must take as the core element of this course both of the following:
At least one research methods unit:
At least one unit from:
Not more than two units from:
The programme for 2009/10 will involve a selection from the above lists. Please note that not all units will be offered every year.