2:1 honours degree

• or UWTSD recognised equivalent.  

Alternative entry routes   

• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master’s degree.  

Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master’s degree.   

These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.    

Admissions Advice and Support   

For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.   
 
English language requirements   

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.   

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.  

Visa and funding requirements   

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.   

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.   

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.    

For full information read our visa application and guides.     

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 

There are no traditional exams on this course. All assessments are built around real-world EDI practice and tailored to your own professional context. 

You will complete a variety of tasks including written case studies, policy critiques, data analysis exercises, reflective portfolios, and digital outputs such as podcasts, campaign toolkits, or video presentations. Many assessments offer a choice of format, so you can submit work in the way that best reflects your strengths and role. 

Every assessment can be shaped around your own workplace, sector, or area of interest, so your learning has a direct impact on your practice from day one. 

MA students also complete a practice-based Independent Project, which replaces a traditional dissertation and focuses on a real EDI challenge within their own professional context. 

Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities  

There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.   

Opportunities to Learn Welsh  

We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.  

Because this course is delivered fully online, you will need reliable internet access and a device capable of running video calls and hosting presentations. This is a mandatory requirement. A suitable laptop or computer typically costs between £50 and £500, depending on what you already own. 

Beyond that, there are a small number of optional costs to consider. 

Textbooks (optional, around £20 to £100): Most reading materials are available through the university’s digital library. Purchasing textbooks is not required. 

Research conferences (optional, around £50 to £5,000): You may have the opportunity to attend relevant events. Where possible, UWTSD in-house events can also be joined online at no extra cost. 

DBS check (optional, £49.50): MA students whose Independent Project involves direct research with individuals may need a DBS check, though this is not always required. 

All optional costs are indicative. 

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships pages.

This qualification opens doors across the public, private, and third sectors. Here is where it could take you. 

• Work as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer or Manager within a local authority, NHS trust, or government body. 

• Step into a policy advisor role, shaping the inclusive policies that organisations and public bodies depend on. 

• Move into HR or organisational development as an inclusion specialist, driving culture change from within. 

• Build a career in community engagement or advocacy, working with underrepresented groups and communities. 

• Lead EDI strategy within charities, social enterprises, or voluntary sector organisations across the UK. 

• Use this qualification as a stepping stone to doctoral study, including the EdD or professional doctorate at UWTSD.