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• Race, Ethnicity, Conflict (M.Phil.), 1 Year(s) Full Time

Course Details

This programme provides specialist training in the field of race, ethnicity and conflict studies.

The programme has four components:

• i) Core modules: theories of race and ethnicity, research methods, conflict.
• ii) Optional modules in areas such as: ethnic cleansing and forced migration; ethnicity and social policy; human rights and international issues; race, ethnicity; Gender, race and conflict; migration and the European labour market; migration and education; representation and resistance. (topics can vary from year to year).
• iii) A 20,000 word dissertation on any approved topic relating to race, ethnicity and conflict.

Admission Requirements

Candidates should have a good primary degree (an upper second or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.3) in one of the social sciences or a degree that has included social science as a component.

The following criteria will also be taken into account:

• The quality of the academic references
• The quality of the statement of interest provided by each candidate. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.

In exceptional cases, applicants without a first degree may be accepted directly into the programme if they can demonstrate that they possess the equivalent of a good first degree. The quality of the statement of interest provided by each candidate would be taken into account. Applicants seeking admission in this category may, where practicable, be called for interview.

In addition the following would typically be required:

• Successful recent academic study in a relevant area
• Publications that demonstrate research or analytical capacity
• Academic references
• Work experience relevant to cross-cultural, ethnic and racial issues and human service delivery.

Applicants must complete the Personal Statement section of the application form and explain their motivation in applying for their chosen course(s).

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• Race, Ethnicity, Conflict (M.Phil.), 1 Year(s) Full Time