MA IN ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL CHANGE

COURSE OVERVIEW

This multi-disciplinary course brings together the worlds of academia and social struggle. It is run by academics working and researching with a variety of campaigns, social movement organisations and communities struggling against social and ecological injustice, and for a more equal, just society.

Our approach in this course is to engage students in a questioning of the fairness and sustainability of the current capitalist world order and explore empowering ideas and examples of how to challenge the status quo. The course is aimed at exploring possible alternatives based on autonomy and common(s).

The course offers:
  • An introduction to core ideas in radical and transformatory social theories and strategies.
  • An overview of global social movement struggles with particular reference to anti-capitalism and anti-imperialism
  • Grounding in participatory action research methods relevant to campaigning and social change.
  • Contemporary political debates about the critical challenges we face and how to respond.
  • Guest lectures and workshops by journalists, campaigners, researchers and activists.
  • Opportunities to engage in action research projects with a variety of social struggles
Programme Team 

COURSE INFORMATION

MA in Activism and Social Change
Full-time & Part-time

PG Diploma in Activism and Social Change
Full-time & Part-time

PG Certificate in Activism and Social Change
Full-time & Part-time

KEY FACTS

Start date
  • Wednesday 19 September 2012
Code
  • MA-A&SC
Duration of MA
  • 12 months full-time
  • 24 months part-time
Number of credits studied for MA
  • 180

NEWS

John Holloway Leverhulme visiting Professor in 2011. For information of his visit and to watch his public lectures click here

2010-2011 Course Newsletter

Click here for more details

 


Staffing for 2011-12 

For the 2011-12 session, Dr Sara Gonzalez will be programme manager for the entire year. Dr Paul Chatterton will only be teaching in semester 2, Dr Paul Waley will only be teaching in semester 1 and Drs Stuart Hodkinson and Sara Gonzalez will be teaching in both semesters. Our visiting Professor John Holloway will be teaching in semester 1 only.

Fees 2012/13 

  • UK/EU student fees are £4,900.
  • International student fees are £12,500.
  • Part-time students pay fees pro rata.