Gender, Sexuality and Society (Postgraduate Certificate)

This postgraduate certificate explores the complex intersections between gender and sexuality in society. Students will examine how gender and sexuality intersect with other social categories such as race, class, and disability to shape individual experiences and social structures. The course covers a range of topics including gender and sexuality theory, intersectionality, activism, policy and practice, and the intersections between gender and sexuality and other areas of study such as politics, culture, and history. This course is ideal for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of gender and sexuality in society and how they can work towards creating positive social change.

Additional Information

This course is designed for students who have an interest in gender and sexuality studies, but no prior knowledge is required. The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, with opportunities for students to engage in practical activities and projects.

Explore Gender and Sexuality at Birkbeck University of London: A World-Leading Institution for Study and Research.

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution for gender and sexuality studies. The university has a long history of excellence in this field and offers a range of courses and research opportunities for students interested in gender, sexuality and society. Students who complete this course will gain a deeper understanding of the complex intersections between gender and sexuality in society and how they can work towards creating positive social change.

This course explores current debates and incorporates the cutting-edge research of world-leading academics at Birkbeck, who are working in feminism and gender studies, LGBTQ+ history and activism, queer theory, and histories of medicine, sexology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis. Our academics are passionate and engaged in the real world, working towards social justice with activists, policy-makers, academics, and charities and NGOs. You will find yourself in a classroom with a diverse range of people, from many different backgrounds and careers, which generates a lively, enthusiastic learning environment. You will consider competing for ideas and theories about gender and sexuality and explore the ways in which these intersect with concepts of race, ethnicity, age, and class. The course will develop your ability to critically discuss these theories and to consider how the social sciences can help us understand gender and sexuality. If you are interested in studying gender and sexuality at the postgraduate level for personal or professional reasons, but you don't want to commit to a full Graduates go into careers in community and voluntary sector organizations, the public sector, and research. Possible professions include social researchers, charity fundraisers, or social workers. This degree may also be useful in becoming a human resources officer or further education lecturer.

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent international qualification.