Inequality and Society University of Sunderland

Overview

Why does inequality exist and what can we do about it? In this theoretical and research-based Inequality and Society programme of the University of Sunderland , you'll examine the major causes of inequalities in our world. 

You'll explore the nature of intersectionality, including how factors such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, age, and others come together and how certain groups face unique forms of disadvantage. 

Key facts

• You'll develop as a researcher and work out strategies that can be used to change the unequal world in which we live in order to help achieve equity and social justice.

• Take advantage of a broad range of optional modules which explore the nature of inequality further, examining topics such as gender, activism and social justice, mental and physical health, sexualities and gender identities, media exclusions, childhood inequalities, and socio-economic inequalities. 

• We're proud of our ‘internationalising of the curriculum’ approach where topics explored will be from national to global in their outlook.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course will be able to forge careers:

• As equality and diversity champions in the public/statutory, private, non-profit and education sectors, for example schools, colleges, the armed forces, and private businesses

• Working for the government, private organisations, local authorities, and international bodies as a social researcher or policy analyst

• Working with groups such as BAME, asylum seekers, refugees, LGBTQI+ people, and women’s rights

• Working in organisations that offer support to other disadvantaged groups such as the homeless, domestic abuse, exploitation, and organisations that tackle poverty and exclusion

• In community and youth work with children, young people, adults, and older people