Gender and Sexuality Studies,MSc

Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,850 / year

Next Intake October-2026

Gender and Sexuality Studies,MSc

About

Course Overview

On this interdisciplinary MA/MSc Gender and Sexuality Studies you will be able to immerse yourself in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of gender and sexuality exploring the rich interplay of gender and sexuality across multiple vectors of power - including race, ethnicity, class and disability.

Why choose this course?

It is ideal if you are interested in learning how gender and sexuality are shaped, understood and represented in different historical, cultural, geographic, political and social contexts.
Bridging the divide between the arts, humanities and social sciences, this course enables you to follow your interests, passions and goals, working towards either an MA or MSc.
It gives you the opportunity to grapple with pressing social issues and sharpens your critical edge, equipping you with the knowledge to engage in meaningful debates and make a lasting impact in academia, policy, arts and advocacy.
You will join a vibrant community of scholars driving change and challenging norms and will be taught by world-leading academics in gender and sexuality, who are passionate about social justice and engaged in real-world change.

What you will learn

This course will deepen your theoretical and practical skills to help you to build a strong foundation in this field. You will engage with competing ideas and theories to develop nuanced understandings of the ways in which these intersect with concepts of race, ethnicity, age, class and disability. You will also investigate how the arts, humanities and social sciences can illuminate the multifaceted dimensions of gender and sexuality.

How you will learn

On this course you will be immersed in seminars, lectures and workshops with a diverse cohort of peers, all generating a lively, engaged and enthusiastic learning environment. You can choose from an exciting array of specialist option modules and will benefit from tailored advice and support from a personal tutor, who is also an expert in gender and sexuality.

The course is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable.

This course is part of our Birkbeck Flexible Master’s UK, which gives you the choice of how you want to study - on campus, online or via flexible learning, which combines both.

If you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will only be able to apply for the on-campus study option for this course. Online and flexible options will not be available to you because they may affect the conditions of your visa.

Discover the career opportunities available by taking Gender and Sexuality Studies (MSc).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a humanities or social sciences subject.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

Apply now to secure your place. The earlier you apply, the sooner your application can be considered and you can enrol. You do not need to have completed your current qualification to start your application.

International students: Please note, if you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will only be able to apply for the on-campus study option for this course. Online and flexible options will not be available to you because they may affect the conditions of your visa.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

Career

Our gender and sexuality studies course prepares you for any role which benefits from skills in research, communication and engagement. You will gain a valuable set of transferable attributes including:

high-level oral and written communication skills in English
research skills
skills in evaluating and assessing types of information
the ability to present an argument to a range of audiences.

Graduates can follow career paths in sectors directly connected to gender and sexuality issues such as in:

social work
non-governmental and charitable organisations
journalism
government and policy research.

Our graduates have also successfully found work across a wider range of other professions and disciplines, from education to business to the arts. Those interested in further study have gone on to complete research degree (MPhil/PhD) programmes.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.