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Applied Gender Studies MSc

Different course options

Full time | University of Strathclyde | 12 months | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Gender Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why this course?

If you wish to pursue a career in the charitable, education, government or civil service or the heritage sectors then this course is ideally suited to 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 who are 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 important factor if you plan to go on to PhD study 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.

Careers

The MSc Applied Gender Studies is a great route into working in the feminist third sector, or into equality and diversity work across a range of contexts.

We positively encourage part-time study and where students are already working in these areas there may be possibilities to conduct research for their placement and/or dissertation within their workplace.

We're also well-placed to support students going on to PhD study across Humanities and through the Research Methods route - Social Sciences.

Modules

Issues of gender, diversity and intersectionality are frequently raised in the media and are important in every workplace. This core class for the new MSc gives students the theoretical and methodological tools to understand and discuss these issues and enables them to situate themselves as Masters students within the broader field of 'gender studies'.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,600

Entry requirements

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 for students applying from a professional background, professional references are appropriate.

University information

The University of Strathclyde is an international leading technological university, offering a diverse variety of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant, international community and welcomes students from around the globe. Research is at the heart of everything that the University of Strathclyde does, and almost 90% of Strathclyde’s research is rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally...more

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