MA Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Studies

The Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Studies MA degree at UCL (University College London) is an interdisciplinary programme aimed at students who wish to study race and ethnicity as dynamic social processes, as opposed to static identities or categories. It offers a sophisticated exploration of theories and methodologies, critical race theory, postcolonialism, and their intersection with power, as well as how social-structure divisions of 'race' have shaped and been shaped by global histories and contemporary discourses.Course Content: The MA programme integrates theories of race and ethnicity with the study of postcolonialism, whilst engaging with a variety of approaches from areas like sociology, history, political theory, and cultural studies. The course offers in-depth historical contextualisation of race, ethnicity, and postcolonial studies. Besides, students will be exposed to advanced-level theory in these areas.Key Modules: The course is composed of two core modules: 'Race, Ethnicity and Social Theory' and 'African and Asian Cultures in Britain'. It also allows students to choose from a range of option modules that will let them specialise in areas of their interest. The final part of the MA programme will be to complete a research dissertation.Future Careers: Graduates of the Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Studies MA programme can expect to excel in a range of careers such as academia, teaching, research, civil service, international diplomacy, NGOs, journalism, publishing, and human rights advocacy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.