Gender Studies (Social Sciences)

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 5.04 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 18.1 k / Year(s)  
160 place StudyQA ranking:10706 Duration:4 years

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Explore the social structures and discourses of gender – our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision through a wide range of research projects.

You could work on topics such as:

  • social aspects of gender including work and/or family life
  • the politics of the body
  • the construction of gendered discourses, experiences and identities
  • women’s, feminist and LGBTQ social movements.

Explore our research interests and find a potential supervisor.

  • GENDER ACTIVISM, GENDER POLITICS
  • GENDER AND CULTURE
  • GENDER, SOCIETY AND THE STATE
  • INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL FEMINISMS
  • LGBT AND QUEER STUDIES

Requirements

  • A Masters degree in a subject relevant to your research. Applicants should submit an outline research proposal (three to four pages) indicating their topic, a brief literature review, methodology, timeline and a short bibliography of relevant source
  • 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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