Black Studies and Global Justice - MA
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The MA Black Studies and Global Justice draws on interdisciplinary approaches from history, sociology, psychological, political science, and cultural studies to understand Black identities and struggles for justice, through engaging in scholarly and activist discussions on racial justice, representation, decolonisation, and equity within a global context....
- Level Postgraduate Taught
- Study mode Full Time/Part Time
- Award MA
- Start date September 2025
- Subject
- Location City Centre
This course is:
Open to International Students
Overview
This course is in the process of development, and will be launching in September 2025. To keep informed about updates, please select ‘Register Interest’ in the Fees and How to Apply section.
The MA Black Studies and Global Justice draws on interdisciplinary approaches from history, sociology, psychological, political science, and cultural studies to understand Black identities and struggles for justice, through engaging in scholarly and activist discussions on racial justice, representation, decolonisation, and equity within a global context.
The course aims to:
- Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and contemporary experiences of Black communities, focusing on racial, social, and economic inequalities from a global dimension of racial injustice, colonialism, and their impact on Black populations.
- Develop strategies for advancing racial and social justice through policy analysis, activism, and community-based initiatives, through contributing to global debates on gender and health inequalities, reparations, migration, and diaspora, connecting local and global justice movements.
What's covered in this course?
Key topics on the course include:
- Contemporary Black thought and global justice.
- Black politics.
- Black diaspora history.
- Intersectional identities, and inequalities.
- Community engagement, action, and research skills.
- Insights into Black psychology and global health issues.
Why Choose Us?
- Flexible learning: You can choose to study a full MA, or individual modules, to suit your needs and interests.
- The course will include both online and in person elements to make it accessible to people in a wide variety of situations.
- You will learn from research-active academics who are leaders in their field.
OPEN DAY
Join us for an Open Day where you'll be able to learn about this course in detail, chat to students, explore our campus and tour accommodation.
Next Event: 28 June 2025
Entry Requirements
Essential requirements
The entry requirements for this course are to be confirmed.
If you have a qualification that is not listed, please contact us.
Fees & How to Apply
UK students
Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
Award: MA
Starting: Sep 2025
- Mode
- Duration
- Fees
- Full Time
- 1 Year
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TBC
- Register interest
- Part Time
- 2 Years
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TBC
- Register interest
International students
Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
Application deadlines
We advise you to apply early to allow sufficient time for you to prepare to start your studies in September. Please apply by Friday 18 July to allow time to arrange accommodation, student finance and visas where required.
Late applications will be accepted where places are still available, but please note that Welcome Week begins on Monday 15 September 2025, and teaching begins on Monday 22 September 2025. International students are invited to arrive from Monday 8 September 2025.
To find out more, see our application timeline.
Personal statement
You’ll need to submit a personal statement as part of your application for this course. This will need to highlight your passion for postgraduate study – and your chosen course – as well as your personal skills and experience, academic success, and any other factors that will support your application for further study.
If you are applying for a stand alone module, please include the title of the module you want to study in your Personal Statement.
Not sure what to include? We’re here to help – take a look at our top tips for writing personal statements and download our free postgraduate personal statement guide for further advice and examples from real students.
Course in Depth
Modules
Contemporary Black Thought and Global Justice
Black Politics
Black Diaspora History
Intersectional Identities and Inequalities
Community Engagement, Action, and Research Skills
Insights into Black Psychology and Global Health Issues
Employability
Facilities & Staff
Our Facilities
We are constantly investing in our estate and have spent over £500 million on new learning facilities.
The Curzon Building
This course is based at our City Centre Campus – and specifically The Curzon Building, alongside other social sciences, law and business students.
The £63m building offers students a unique social learning space, including a dedicated student hub incorporating student support services, in the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside development.
Realistic, simulated environments include two mock court rooms, a Magistrates' and Crown Court, and an interviewing suite. We’re also exploring the use of virtual environments as a way to develop case study analysis.
For those studying on the BSc (Hons) Professional Policing or BA (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Investigation degrees, you’ll experience simulations of police interviewing environments for both suspects and witnesses, with access to tape recording and video playback analysis. You’ll also be able to utilise our unique mobile crime scene to simulate true-to-life and interactive situational simulations.
Crime investigation files are prepared using computer-based technology, and the crime data analysis requirements of the degree are supported by appropriate statistical and analytical software.
Psychology students can look forward to using state-of-the-art equipment as well, including the latest in eye-tracking software, and our new EEG machine, all geared towards giving you true hands-on experience with tools you’ll be using in your later career. You will also benefit from facilities across the wider campus including the Parkside and Millennium Point buildings.
The Curzon Building also features:
- An impressive library with access to over 65 million full text items and stunning views of Eastside City Park
- Your Students’ Union which is located in a beautifully restored 19th century pub, The Eagle and Ball
- A modern 300-seat food court with space to study and socialise
- Accessible IT facilities with full Office365 for all students for free
- Shared facilities with the wider campus including the Parkside Building and Millennium Point
Our staff
Dr Dionne Taylor
Associate Professor in Sociology and Black Studies | MA Black Studies and Global Justice Course Lead
Dr Dionne Taylor's role in BCU is about supporting, inspiring and guiding the students to reach beyond what many of them believe is possible. Encouraging students to work through the challenges, barriers and limitations to success is one of the reasons she became an academic.
More about Dionne