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 student to develop specialist knowledge in chosen subject area by enrolling in one of our six pathways (Global Futures, History, History and Socio-Legal Studies, Politics, Philosophy, or International Relations).
On the MSc Gender Studies & Philosophy student will explore the relevance of gender and sexuality across a range of philosophical debates. Studying this inter-disciplinary degree closely aligned with our Gender Institute and our Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts specialised in gender research and philosophy.
Student will have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and you’ll receive individual support from personal tutor from the gender studies teaching team whilst being able to tailor degree to interests, with optional modules covering a range of topics such as embodiment, protest, twentieth century French philosophy, gender, race and queer philosophy, to name a few.
The MSc Gender Studies and Philosophy will help student:
Gain a strong understanding of what gender is, how it has been conceptualised, operationalised, applied and empirically studied
Study general gender studies modules and specialise in your subject of choice
Learn about philosophies of gender and race, queer and feminist philosophy
