MA Gender Studies

Course Overview

Gender matters and has always mattered. Gender reflects the everyday and the institutional experiences of everyone. From issues of violence against women and girls; trans-exclusion and liberation, to toxic masculinity and UN Sustainable Development Goals. There's never been a better time to study gender.

At the core of this Gender Studies degree is the idea that studying gender is enriched by the identities it intersects with. This includes, but is not limited to, race, class, disability and sexuality. On the MA Gender Studies at UEA, you'll explore gender construction and diversity. Come and learn about the history of ideas and study key writings. You'll think critically about the direction of contemporary gender studies and debates. And help to identify the questions we should be asking about gender equality in arts, society and culture.

Explore the fundamental debates of gender studies. Focus on gendered aspects of society and culture and its links with other inequalities and social divisions. From literary theory to online activism, you’ll untangle the dynamics of gender that structure the private and public worlds in which women and girls, men and boys, and those living beyond the binary operate.

This gender studies degree is taught by experts from across many disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, politics, media and cultural studies, to name a few. So, you'll develop your understanding through a broad range of disciplinary approaches. What’s more, you’ll learn about core feminist research methods. This will equip you with the tools to actively shape the field yourself. This could be in further research or working in the public sector, policy or consultancy roles. You have the opportunity to change the way the world thinks about and approaches gender.

By the end of this course, you’ll be knowledgeable about the gendered aspects of societies and cultures. You’ll be confident enough to study for a PhD to pursue an academic path or seek careers in public sector, politics, or consultancy.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

Typical International Entry Requirements

Degree classification

UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent

Degree Subject

Any subject area

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

• IELTS:  6.0  overall (minimum  6.0  in Writing and Speaking, and 5.5 in Reading and Listening) 

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

 If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.

Employability

By the end of your MA, you’ll have an in-depth and focused understanding of the gendered aspects of society and culture, particularly in relation to other inequalities and social divisions. With this under your belt, you’ll be suited to careers in research, policy, NGOs, and public sector organisations.

If you’re looking to progress to a PhD, you’ll be well prepared for sustained research into gender. Our MA will ensure you’re fully equipped with the theoretical and practical research skills necessary for advanced level study.

Example of careers that you could enter include:

• Research roles
• Policy roles
• Public sector roles
• Consultancy roles 

Discover more on our Careers webpages.