MA Gender and Sociology
Newcastle University
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Explore gender in a global and social context through our interdisciplinary MA. Study gender alongside another social science, so you can focus on the social issues that matter most to you.MA Gender is a unique interdisciplinary Masters where youll study gender alongside another social science subject of your interest.Youll choose from one of the following pathways:Gender and SociologyGender and Global Sustainable FuturesGender and Public PolicyGender and International RelationsGender and ...Read more

Explore gender in a global and social context through our interdisciplinary MA. Study gender alongside another social science, so you can focus on the social issues that matter most to you.MA Gender is a unique interdisciplinary Masters where you'll study gender alongside another social science subject of your interest.You'll choose from one of the following pathways:Gender and SociologyGender and Global Sustainable FuturesGender and Public PolicyGender and International RelationsGender and International Security: Conflict, Crime, and JusticeOur pathways allow you to study gender in a way that complements your other interests and opens up opportunities that work for you.Focus on key contemporary issues such as:conflict and violencepoverty and inequalityreproductive rightsthe environmentmigrationidentity and belongingUtilise Newcastle’s long tradition of working with communities to create real social impact, helping you to put your academic knowledge into practice.Explore gender in a global context and understand how it intersects with other issues such as race, nation, class, disability, and sexual identity.You’ll take a range of optional modules that allow you to tailor your masters to your interests and take a research project on your own specialist area, under expert supervision.

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30/91
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23rd
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31st
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Charlotte
30 Jan 26

Best: lecturers and sociology staff are extremely helpful and thoughtful Worst: the university funds arms..Read more

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Evie
01 Dec 25

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a social sciences discipline. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.

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£11,400 per year

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£25,900 per year

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Charlotte
30 Jan 26
Sociology - BA (Hons)
Best: lecturers and sociology staff are extremely helpful and thoughtful Worst: the university funds arms...
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Evie
01 Dec 25
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