MSc Gender, Sexuality and Society (January Start)

This MSc program is designed for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of the complex intersections between gender, sexuality, and society. It explores how social, cultural, and political factors shape individuals' experiences and opportunities, both locally and globally. Students will learn to analyze these dynamics through a range of theoretical perspectives and research methods, including feminist theory, queer studies, and critical race and postcolonial theories. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in academia, policy-making, and social activism.

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The MSc Gender, Sexuality and Society program at Birkbeck University of London is a 12-month full-time or 24-month part-time program. It consists of 6 core modules (30 credits each), a dissertation (60 credits), and a research methods module (15 credits). Students will also have access to the Birkbeck Gender Institute's interdisciplinary research seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Discover the cutting-edge gender and sexuality research at Birkbeck University of London and become part of a vibrant academic community.

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution for gender and sexuality studies. Our faculty members are leading experts in their fields, and the university offers a vibrant and diverse academic environment. Students will have access to cutting-edge research facilities and state-of-the-art library resources. Birkbeck's location in central London also provides easy access to a wide range of cultural and political institutions relevant to gender and sexuality studies.

The 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. This firm grounding in theories of gender and sexuality, along with research skills preparation, will help you develop the confidence you need to undertake an independent research project in the area that most interests you. 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.

A second-class honors degree (2:2 or above) in a social science subject and references.