MSc Genders and Sexualities
University of Stirling
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Stirling

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12 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Stirling

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27 months

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OverviewThis course will equip you with skills in gender and sexuality research, underpinned by feminist and queer theory. You will study gender, queer practices and identities in various disciplines, including media/film studies, history, literary studies, sociological analysis and curation theory. The course covers gender and sexual practices and identities globally. You will explore these issues in small-group discussions in a seminar-based programme, and you will be offered the opportunity ...Read more

Overview

This course will equip you with skills in gender and sexuality research, underpinned by feminist and queer theory. You will study gender, queer practices and identities in various disciplines, including media/film studies, history, literary studies, sociological analysis and curation theory. The course covers gender and sexual practices and identities globally.

You will explore these issues in small-group discussions in a seminar-based programme, and you will be offered the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world contexts through the Research Placement module. We also help enhance your employability by giving you the opportunity to improve your digital skills and submit, if you prefer, a Digital Project as a substitute for the Dissertation.

In the Digital Project, you can design online campaigns for charities and state institutions engaging with queer individuals, and/or gender related areas like sexual violence, the gender pay gap, and the legislation on gender recognition.

Course objectives

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We offer both an MLitt degree and an MSc degree route to allow for different specialisms and research-training needs:

  • The MSc degree is a recognised doctoral training programme for the Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences and places a greater emphasis on social science research methods and data analysis. It’s the recommended route if you’re interested in PhD study in Social Sciences.
  • The MLitt degree offers you more optional modules and is particularly suited to students looking for an all-round education in the study of genders and sexualities, or who are interested in further postgraduate study in Arts and Humanities.

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WUSCA ranking:
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33/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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31st
CUG Ranking
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53rd

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply.

Tuition fees

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£9,500 per year

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£20,600 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,600 per year

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Uni info

University of Stirling
University of Stirling ,Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bridge of Allan  0.8 miles away

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