Study Details: MA 2 years full-time
Explore the challenges, developments and possibilities of this evolving subject. You'll address a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to women's and gender studies, challenging your assumptions and academic understanding.
This MA offers the opportunity to study the complex issues and debates within women’s and gender studies and gain a critical understanding of the intersections between feminist thought and wider social and cultural debates. An emphasis on practical research and feminist methodologies will equip you with the advanced research skills to enable you to conduct a substantial piece of independent research.
This is an interdisciplinary programme where students can select option modules taught within the Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS), English and Related Literature, Sociology, and other departments.
2:2 or equivalent in a related subject.
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Our programmes emphasise a feminist sensitivity to difference and power relations, advocating transferable skills applicable in the realms of public engagement and career development. You will learn to analyse your own preconceptions and engage with a wide variety of social/political issues, facilitating your development into responsible global citizens.
Fostering enhanced analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas with nuance and awareness of difference and diversity, this double MA in Women’s and Gender Studies also offers a suitable foundation for graduates wishing to pursue doctoral research.
Core modules
Women's and Gender Studies Now: Concepts, Theories, Histories
Ways of (Feminist) Knowing
Feminist Research Methodologies
You will also take a compulsory IT Session and Academic Integrity Module to ensure you have a basic knowledge of academic requirements and the digital literacy skills to optimise your learning and engagement with the course’s resources.
Option modules
You'll choose three option modules, including one methodology module. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Methodology options:
Feminist Cultural Activism
Introduction to Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis
Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
Other optional modules:
Feminism and Sexuality
Gender and Violence
Women, Citizenship and Conflict
Gendering Politics: An Intersectional Approach
Queer Studies Across Disciplines
The options available to you will be confirmed later in the year. For further information please get in touch.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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