Gender Studies: Global Futures pathway

MSc Gender Studies is a unique interdisciplinary degree that provides you with critical, advanced knowledge of gender research, theory and practice, based in contemporary intersectional gender and sexuality studies, while also allowing you to develop specialist knowledge in your chosen subject area.

Studying this interdisciplinary degree closely aligned with our Gender Institute and our Department of Geography means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts specialised in gender research and geography. Our Department of Geography was ranked 5th in the UK for research excellence in the most recent REF2021 assessment.

You’ll have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and you’ll receive individual support from your personal tutor from the gender studies teaching team whilst being able to tailor your degree to your interests. Optional modules will cover a range of topics such as global challenges in the present and future, sustainability, justice and development, and research methods.

Through the MSc Gender Studies & Global Futures you’ll:

Gain a critical awareness of gender activism

Study general gender studies modules and specialise in your subject of choice

Learn about gender, geography and global challenges while gaining research skills tailored to your interests and future projects