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MLitt - Master of Letters
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MLitt - Master of Letters
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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The MLitt in Gender Studies explores the theory and history of gender studies as well as the ways in which gender interacts with class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, inequality, and power.
Course information
What is gender, and how does it interact with our thinking about equality, inclusion, and justice? In this course, you will explore these questions by studying gender theory and by critically examining contemporary debates on gender issues.
Highlights
The degree provides a broad programme of study culminating in a supervised research project. It will thus be of particular interest if you intend to progress to doctoral research. It will equip you with a range of essential skills that are highly valued in a variety of professional contexts (e.g. journalism, media studies, social work, advocacy work).
The MLitt also includes an integrated programme of skills workshops that connect your academic learning with the development of personal and professional competencies. Workshops bring together students from other Masters degrees within the Graduate School, helping you to make further interdisciplinary connections.
Careers
The University of St Andrews’ global reputation makes its graduates highly valued by employers. The MLitt in Gender Studies provides subject knowledge and applied skills relevant to a range of career paths; it will be of particular interest if you intend to continue to doctoral research.
In addition to broadening your subject knowledge and applying established techniques of research and enquiry, you will develop and demonstrate essential skills including:
Students need a good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. The MLitt in Gender Studies welcomes applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including, but not limited to: anthropology, cultural studies, history, liberal arts, literary studies, media studies, philosophy and politics. The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,680 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,880 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,880 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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