Sexuality and Gender Studies (Distance Learning)

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1 Year Sociology

About this course

Enhance your knowledge of Sexuality and Gender Studies and study anywhere in the world on our interdisciplinary distance learning course.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of sexuality and gender studies for continuing professional development, a career change or to begin further research in the field. Access our research expertise from your home and study alongside employment or other commitments.

At Birmingham, we offer a genuinely interdisciplinary programme where you'll get to explore the fields of Sexuality Studies and Gender Studies together and deepen your knowledge in both areas.

Our Sexuality and Gender Studies network brings together academics working across disciplines. We'll encourage you to think about representations of gender and sexuality in a range of subject areas and academic fields. You'll cover various critical theories, including feminist, sexuality, gender, intersectionality, and critical race perspectives.

  • Our interdisciplinary network of scholars in Sexuality and Gender Studies brings together academics from across the University who each teach in their own area of expertise.

  • Understand different critical theories of sexuality and gender - ideal if you're interested in a career related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

  • Study from anywhere in the world at a time that suits you. All the resources for the course are available online so you can fit your studies around work and other commitments.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2324 Early education and childcare services managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology