In this theoretical and research-based Inequality and Society course, 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. 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
Which department am I in?
Social Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£18,000.00 (19,61,212)
per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date
October 2027
Venue
Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s
St Peter’s Way,
Sunderland,
Tyne and Wear,
SR6 0DD, Northern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
We usually require applicants to hold at least a second class honours degree (usually a 2:1 or above) or equivalent. Our typical offer is 57% - 60% from a recognised university, a 3 year (4 year for Engineering) graduation degree from an AICTE / UGC recognised University.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.