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PG Dip Race, Education & Decolonial Thought at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Gain in-depth, specialist knowledge and become an expert in decoloniality, racism, race and education studies on this flexible postgraduate course. Whether the discussion centres on racial inequality, political developments or the Black Lives Matter movement, issues relating to race, racism and decoloniality are more important than ever. This flexible course, the first of its kind in the country, will enable you to raise awareness of these matters across professional occupations.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Education  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Decolonial Thought & Critical Race Theory, Race, Identity & Culture in the Black Atlantic, Critical Whiteness Studies. Year 2 core modules: Diverse Childhoods, Critical Ethnic Studies.

Career pathways

You’ll be a confident researcher and practitioner in race, racism and decoloniality in a variety of societal and professional contexts. Roles include Project manager, Equality, diversity and inclusion manager/lead, Researcher, Civil servant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. 5 with no skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,950 a year (2027/28). Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Source

International applicants: GBP 6,900 a year (2027/28). Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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