Gender Studies

Discuss contemporary social issues, focusing on gender, feminist and queer theory and methodology.

This course is ideal for you if you:

• seek to develop an existing research interest
• are in a career in which issues of gender play an important role
• wish to explore a broad range of issues concerning gender.

On this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of a range of topics, from identity and the social construction of gender to political aspects of gender and feminist research.

Key facts

• Learn from expert faculty: in the Centre for Gender Studies, we look at many areas of gender research, nationally and internationally. We are intersectional, trans-inclusive and advocate for sex workers’ rights.
• Become part of an active student community: there’s the PhD seminar series NGender and strong links with local women’s and LGBT groups.
• Embark on lifelong learning: gender studies provides perspectives and information that will illuminate your personal experience and enhance your career prospects.

If you’re starting your course in 2016, these are the modules we expect to run. Modules running in 2017 may be subject to change.

CORE MODULES

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

• Feminism, Law and Society
• Dissertation Gender Studies
• Gender Politics and Social Research

OPTIONS

Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests.

• Activism for Development and Social Justice
• Culture and Identity Rights
• Global Queer
• Hate Crime and Sexual Violence
• Queering Popular Culture
• Sex and Violence
• The Body: current controversies and debates
• The Cinematic Body
• Women and Human Rights

Requirements

• Applicants normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in a social science or humanities subject but other backgrounds will be considered
• Standard level (IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each section)
• Reference
• Transcript
• A personal statement
• The application fee is £13 if you’re applying to just one course

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• Sussex Graduate Scholarship 
• Chancellor's International Scholarship