MA by Research in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Program Overview

The University of Lincoln's MA by Research in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is a postgraduate research program that examines these issues critically. Students will engage in research under the supervision of recognized academics, exploring areas such as prejudice, organizational barriers, and inclusive research environments. The program aims to equip graduates with expertise and transferable skills, opening doors to careers in various fields, including academia and social justice advocacy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MA by Research in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Lincoln is a postgraduate research program offered by the Eleanor Glanville Institute. The program aims to critically address issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion, advancing new ideas unconstrained by disciplinary boundaries. Students can engage in cutting-edge research with real-life impact and contribute to the Institute's ambition to change culture and achieve inclusive excellence. The program provides the opportunity to undertake research alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognized.

Teaching:

This research program relies on independent study and research, supervised by academic staff. Students will have meetings with their academic supervisor at least once a month, but the precise frequency of these will vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of program. Students might also attend seminars and other research activities.

Careers:

A research program provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression. A research-based degree is also the most direct pathway to an academic career. Research degrees are a great chance to expand your network and meet diverse people with similar interests, knowledge, and passion. It also offers support and training to help equip you for both academic and non-academic careers.

Other:

Potential areas of work are aligned with the Institute's current research strengths and specialisms and include (but are not limited to):

• Perceptions and prejudice: challenging attitudes, behaviours, practices
• Structures and culture: challenging organisational and societal barriers
• Inclusive research environments (within HEI and beyond)
• Life course approach: examining EDI beyond a single life stage and life sphere
• Intersectionality: investigating how race, gender, disability, sexuality class and other characteristics intersect
• Interdisciplinarity: embedding EDI in other scientific research
• Social justice: migration, crime, precarious working, globalisation