MSc Applied Gender Studies

If you wish to pursue a career in the charitable, education, government, civil service, or heritage sectors, this course suits you. It will also appeal to those who may already be working within an organisation with a strong interest in gender in society.

For those interested in pursuing a more research-focused option, the MSc Applied Gender Studies can also be taken as a Research Methods route. This allows graduates to meet the criteria for ESRC funding, an essential factor if you plan to pursue a PhD in the Social Sciences.

By completing this course, you will develop the analytical and practical skills necessary to engage critically with contemporary gender issues, including:

• gender theory 

• gender equality

• feminist theory

• queer theory

• LGBT studies

• gender & society

A key focus of this course is how these concepts can be applied within real-world contexts. You will have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on a research project with an external organisation from the feminist third sector and organisations committed to gender equality in arts, culture and sport.

Academic requirements/experience

First- or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline, usually in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Applicants with relevant experience (paid or voluntary) in feminist, queer or equalities work will also be considered.

Supporting references: academic references where possible, but professional authorities are appropriate for students applying from a professional background.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.