Social Justice and Community Action (Online)

The MSc in Social Justice and Community Action (Online)at The University of Edinburgh will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to make positive social change. It is part-time and fully online, making it perfect for those who wish to combine study with busy lives.

With this Social Justice and Community Action (Online) at The University of Edinburgh , from a local and global viewpoint, you will explore the theories, politics and practices of social justice and community action, connecting ideas like liberty, equality, citizenship and democracy to real-world practices, such as:

• grassroots activism

• community practice

• public policy development and implementation

• organisational management

We cover a wide range of topics, drawing insights from:

• critical education

• politics

• social policy

• sociology

• anthropology

• psychology

We use digital tools to provide a flexible, high-quality, collaborative learning experience.Here's what you can expect from the program:

• Engage with the major debates and dilemmas regarding social justice, equality, democracy, citizenship and community action, both globally and locally.

• Gain the skills and knowledge to apply social justice theories to real-world challenges.

• Critically evaluate research, policy and practice evidence and claims regarding social (in)justice.

• Develop the research and inquiry skills to investigate issues surrounding social justice, equality, democracy, citizenship and activism on all levels.

Career

This program is ideal for professionals working on social justice issues in research and policy, grassroots practice and education. We also welcome recent graduates who wish to enter the social justice field.

You will gain skills applicable to social justice work in the global public, third and private sectors. Graduates may find career opportunities, or opportunities for career advancement, in areas such as:

• grassroots community practice (community development, community organising, rights-based development work)

• education (formal, informal and non-formal)

• social and public policy development

• advocacy and campaigning

• social research, consultancy and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) in non-governmental organisations or in the public/private sectors

• trade unions

• academia

This program is the flagship teaching initiative of the University of Edinburgh’s Global Justice Academy, a multi-disciplinary network of academics and research centres committed to global justice concerns. It is a joint initiative with the Moray House School of Education and Sport.

Compulsory courses:

• Theories and Politics of Social Justice

• Community Engagement: Co-Constructing Knowledge with Communities

And one of:

• Organisational Management for Social Justice
• Policy Analysis for Social Justice
• Learning for Democracy
Option courses:

Any of the above courses which you have not yet taken plus:

• Activist Social Research
• Displacement and Development
• Key Skills in Development Practice
• Digital Education in a Global Context