Certificate in Equality Studies in Training and Development

The Maynooth University Certificate in Equality Studies focuses on delivering a high-quality relevant qualification using a unique blend of self-directed distance learning supplemented with online facilitated sessions. This course will equip students with the knowledge and understanding needed to deal effectively and sensitively with the different equality, diversity, and equality issues within Irish society, the community, and the workplace. Using a sociological lens, course participants will develop an understanding of the nature and causes of contemporary inequalities, including those based on class, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability. The course explores theoretical frameworks for analysing inequalities in contemporary society.