Course Summary
The MA in Transformative Practices in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in ATU Mayo Campus aims to respond to three specific challenges:
First, it responds to the requirement to understand a socially diverse and multi-cultural Ireland.
Second, it seeks to enhance the skills of learners so that they may be culturally, socially, and emotionally competent in equality, diversity, and inclusion practices.
Third, it sets out to support learners to engage in transformative practice so that difference and inclusion can be rendered visible and celebrated in the framework of a positive affirmation of human diversity.
The programme is designed to develop graduates who primarily will work in equality, inclusion, and diversity related fields, but the programme is also suitable for those seeking a broad understanding of contemporary equality and diversity issues.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants Will Require the Following:
A personal statement outlining why you wish to undertake the programme. In the event of a surplus number of applicants, the personal statement will form the basis for selection of offers.
Ideally, a Level 8 degree at H2.2 in any discipline. As the MA is designed for multiple applications in various settings, candidates will be considered from a wide variety of academic disciplinary backgrounds and work practices.
Applicants who do not have formal qualification can be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please note that RPL is a separate process (i.e. applicants must first apply to the programme on the ATU website, and then apply for RPL on atu.ie/rpl).
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. These requirements are available from ATU’s Admission’s office.
Application Details
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
Start Date: September 2026.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.
Duration
Study Hours
Live online lectures will take place over two half-days from 2pm until 6pm over the course of the academic year. The residential sessions will occur in week 6 and week 10 of each semester. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module for their studies.
On-Campus Attendance
Two residential sessions per semester.