MSc Gender and Sexuality Studies at Birkbeck, University of London

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.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online; Two years part-time, flexible learning  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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. Compulsory modules include Theorising Gender and Sexuality.

Career pathways

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.

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