On our MA Global Black Studies course, we will situate Black studies, culture, and identity in a global context.  The master’s degree aims to unite global perspectives, through course modules you will investigate the underlying historical, cultural, and contemporary patterns of social change. We will look at social change in broad terms but also through specific case studies.

Throughout your studies you will have the chance to learn more about particular social groups and their interventions and contributions in global regions and local communities, such as:

• the legacy of African Chattel Enslavement 
• the African and Caribbean diaspora 
• the rise of indentured workers.
• the Windrush generations
• black social activism.

The MA degree will also consider contemporary debates such as:

• Black Lives Matter (BLM)
• issues in education
• white privilege
• policing
• the social justice system.

The course will also engage with a range of positive contributions made by the black diaspora in literature, music, film, theatre and the arts, science, business, grassroots activism, and campaigns for social justice.

This course will provide an integrated Masters level degree as well as individual CPD across the range of public and private sector organisations. This course would benefit professionals responsible for diversity or delivering an anti-racist curriculum, such as teachers, schools, academies or local authorities. Major financial institutions are also looking at ways to implement anti-racist policies in their practices.

There is a real search for knowledge in this area at all levels of education, including Early Years. Many local authorities are also exploring this as integral to their education policies going forward.

Similarly, in policing the ‘Policing Vision 2025’ states a commitment to understanding diverse communities in its mission statement and has embedded this at all levels of training for its officers.