Superdiversity in Education, Organisations and Society, Master 1 subject

  • The ways in which contemporary societies are increasingly characterised by interdependent forms of diversity.
  • The degree to which socially constructed categories of difference are themselves internally characterised by difference.
  • The extent to which the complex interplay of different forms of diversity in the educational context can be understood and shaped as a defining norm for the future.
  • Organisations in business and society thatcan effectively analyse, manage and harness the (future) potential and challenges of (super)diversity.
  • How inclusive practices can be further developed in collaborative and participatory settings, together with stakeholders from the field.

Profile

Degree
Master of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
Classroom language
English
Cost
2250 - 4500 Euro
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...

​As part of the European university alliance UNIC, SEOS offers a unique combination of international, interdisciplinary and intersectional perspectives on diversity. The focus is on the transformation towards more inclusive settings in education, organizations and society.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Diversity in education (“Study Path 1: Educational Perspectives”)
  • Diversity in organizations (“Study Path 2: Organizational Perspectives”)
  • Social scientific perspectives on diversity (“Study Path 3: Social Scientific Perspectives”)
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,

has...

  • prior knowledge of individual aspects of diversity research
  • interdisciplinary openness
  • innovative ideas

enjoys...

  • practical research that helps to understand and shape social change
  • international exchange and learning
  • practical learning and research in the field

struggles through...

  • organizing semesters abroad at UNIC partner universities
  • dealing with interdisciplinary and international differences, also in the context of studying at partner universities in different European countries

This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Educational sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Cultural Studies and related subjects

Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • as an expert for diversity-sensitive educational work
  • in non-governmental organizations and the third sector
  • in academia
  • as a Diversity & Inclusion Officer in companies and institutions
  • in public administration and education management
And else?
Studying abroad ... is mandatory. It is done in the 2nd to 4th semester.
Duration: Physical or digital study abroad possible in up to 3 semesters, depending on the subject specialization within the degree program
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

M.A. Chris Katzenberg

Building, Room: GA 1/31

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-0234 32 28551

E-mail: chris.katzenberg@rub.de

Website academic advisory office