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Postgraduate Taught

Social Justice and Community Engagement

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This flexible degree allows you to study part or full time.

At a time when society is grappling with a range of crises - from climate change to the cost of living - this programme enables you to explore the wider context that contributes to the promotion of a socially just world.

Flexible study options mean that this MA in Social Justice and Community Engagement is ideal for students progressing directly from undergraduate study, as well as those currenly in work or looking to return to study.

Modular

study to PG Cert, PG Dip or MA level
Collaborate

directly with partner organisations
Flexible learning

study full or part time
Real-world experience

working on live projects
Experience

to work in a wide range of education-related areas

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Course overview

Module options

About this course

Aimed at those wanting to develop an in-depth understanding of social justice issues affecting society across the world, this innovative course explores educational and social inequalities, socio-economic disadvantage, as well as minoritized communities relating to disability, race, sexuality, gender, faith and climate injustice.

Learning from experts in participatory research and community engagement, you will benefit from direct access to the School of Education’s extensive network of partner organisations across private, public and voluntary sectors.

Using a practice-based approach and working collaboratively on ‘live’ projects, you will gain experience of developing and implementing solutions that can tackle social justice issues and contribute to making a difference in the real world from day one.

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Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

Social Justice, Praxis and Transformative Change

This module offers a unique student-centred exploration of the theoretical underpinnings of social justice and community engagement practices. You will recognise the need to shift and share power when working with communities to generate a needs-led collaborative way of working, which draws from all sectors to offer a holistic approach to tackling social injustice.

Core•30 credits

Social Justice in Practice: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Community Engagement

This module offers an exciting opportunity to work creatively to facilitate social justice in action. This module provides a practical and contextualised exploration of social justice issues within the framework of community engagement practice.

Core•30 credits

Approaches to Leadership and Management in Education

This module forms an essential component of your Masters programme. It supports the development of key skills necessary for study at Level 7 including the development of core and essential skills relating to critical reflection and critical analysis, alongside an introduction to critical theory. It allows engagement with issues relating to specialist areas relevant to your programme of study, whilst also opening up avenues for broader exploration. Drawing on diverse perspectives from a range of global contexts it ensures that education is explored across broad and diverse perspectives.

Core•30 credits

Research Methodologies (Education)

You will explore cutting edge research methodologies used in education, developing your critical understanding of how they can be used to address real world problems. An inquiry-based teaching approach will enable you to work with peers to weigh the merits of each in terms of their suitability for particular contexts and issues.

Core•30 credits

Extended Research Project (Education)

This module provides you with an opportunity to apply your knowledge and research skills in the field of education. Supported via dedicated course tutors, your dissertation supervisor and high-quality workshops and online content, you will undertake an independent research project on a topic related to your programme of study. This will allow you to apply your skills in real-world contexts and gain an understanding of conducting and reporting on research. This module will help you develop key transferable skills for both the workplace and further study.

Core•60 credits

5 Modules

Our academics

Our team of highly respected and experienced tutors are all experts in their specialisms.

Taught by a team of experts in the fields of education, social care, health, inclusion and therapeutic approaches, you’ll gain real, practical knowledge that will be invaluable in your future career.

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Featured academic

Professor Richard Woolley

As Head of the School of Education, Richard’s career spans primary, further and higher education, and leadership. His research focuses on inclusion, diversity and equality. He’s a Principal Fellow of the HEA and a National Teaching Fellow.

Featured academic

Christine Smith

Christine Smith is passionate about the transformative potential of community and education in creating the conditions to produce greater social justice and in combating new formations of inequality.

Entry requirements

UK
International

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

Additional entry requirements for this course

Practitioners with relevant and extensive work experience in the criminal justice, crime control and security sectors are encouraged to apply even if they have not been to university previously. Evidence of vocational qualifications, training, written reports and letters of endorsement from line managers submitted in support of an application are encouraged.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

Additional entry requirements for this course

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

UK
International

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

Brynmor Jones Library

Our seven-storey library is a superb learning space. As well as over a million books, there’s a variety of study areas, and one amazing view.

Education Lecture Room

Study the theory in our lecture rooms – before you put your learning into practice in the classroom.

Open-Access PCs

You’ll find over 400 open-access PCs in our library. There are also group learning rooms with big-screen PCs, teaching rooms and private study rooms – plus interactive projector tables.

Group Lecture Theatres

Collaborate with our expert academics and your fellow students in group lecture theatres.

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Future prospects

The Social Justice and Community Engagement MA gives you the knowledge and experience to pursue and develop your career in a wide range of education-related areas, including youth work and community engagement, adult learning, public sector, non-governmental organisations, policy and legislation development, social enterprise, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations.

Through a variety of subject topics and hands-on experience, you’ll gain the key skills that are in demand across a wide range of careers.

You could go on to work as a community leader, charity manager, activist, researcher or community champion, among other roles.

Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

How to apply

Not ready to apply?

We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

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Social Justice and Community Engagement

About this course

Choose your modules

Social Justice, Praxis and Transformative Change

Social Justice in Practice: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Community Engagement