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Diversity Management

MSc / PGDip / PGCert



2023 - 2024

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Overview

Diversity Management awards from the University of Bradford are designed for those interested in establishing or advancing their careers in diversity related areas. Modules address management, leadership, and cross-cultural communication in national and global contexts.

The courses adopt a holistic approach to diversity covering a wide range of perspectives and cultural markers including sex, age, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, gender identity, disability, religious or political beliefs and affiliations, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and other distinctions. The courses cover all protected rights covered by the Equality Act (2010) and other international legislative drivers and policies including the European Council Directives.

With these qualifications individuals may pursue a wide range of roles in human resources, management and customer service as well as roles more specific to the field such as Equality and Diversity Officer, Manager, or Director. They may also pursue roles within organisations that promote social justice, democracy, and human rights.

Entry requirements

Relevant first degree / Level 3 equivalent. Ability to study at Master’s level

Students should be computer literate and have access to the internet so as to access online materials and participate in group discussions.

English language requirements

IELTS at 6.5 or the equivalent

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

What you will study

All module information is for 2019 entry, and is subject to change.

Learning and assessment

The programme of study will expose students to a range of different teaching, learning and assessment strategies required to achieve the learning outcomes.

  • Lectures [both face to face and online]: to a group of students where information will be presented and discussed whilst informed by the core values
  • Facilitated seminars and group discussion: where learning will be through the interpretation and critical application of information and group learning
  • Tutorial where small group number of students reflect and discuss issues related to their learning
  • Work-based learning: where learning is directed within the work environment and is reflected upon and then reported on
  • Work-based learning: where skills are taught in relation to theory and best practice enabling students to advance their competent in their field of practice
  • Use of Web based virtual learning environments, such as Canvas, to access information and to interact with other students undertaking group work or developing wikis
  • Distance learning packages where clearly defined directed study and tasks are available for the student to undertake
  • Directed reading: where set reading may be recommended
  • Self-directed learning: Where student are expected to develop their own learning by identifying areas of interest and areas in which knowledge needs to be developed
  • Undertaking a work based project or a research module which is shaped by the students own self-directed learning needs and the learning outcomes at MSc level

Assessment

Student learning will be assessed against the learning outcomes and programme aims through the use of a range of different assessment techniques which may include one or more of the following approaches:

  • Written essay
  • A reflective case study
  • The development of a reflective portfolio
  • Completion of set number of competencies
  • Seminar Presentation
  • Written project report
  • Completion of a Dissertation

Official programme specification

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2023

  • 10 credits: £598
  • 20 credits: £1,194
  • 30 credits: £1,792
  • 40 credits: £2,388
  • Dissertation modules (if applicable): £2,584

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

See our fees and financial support section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Career prospects

Globalisation and increasing domestic diversity in the UK and elsewhere have led to the emergence of diversity management as a key skill area for professionals.

Employers in a variety of sectors increasingly require individuals capable of addressing the challenges of working with diverse employee and customer bases. Some individuals working with diversity may simply be general managers who handle diverse groups of employees or customers and who work in virtually any type of organisation.

Others have roles more specific to diversity which involve the development of strategy and implementation of initiatives to ensure equitable employment practices, the design and implementation of diversity training initiatives, or the oversight of discrimination and unfair practice complaints. These individuals typically work in large organisations including local authorities, central government departments, trade unions, universities and colleges, the police and armed forces, NHS Trusts, financial institutions and national businesses, as well as within the voluntary sector. International organisations also increasingly employ people who are skilled in diversity management to facilitate working with individuals across national borders.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.