Gender Studies (Social Sciences)

1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Explore the social structures and discourses of gender – our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision through a wide range of research projects.

You could work on topics such as:

- social aspects of gender including work and/or family life

- the politics of the body

- the construction of gendered discourses, experiences and identities

- women’s, feminist and LGBTQ social movements.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.