MSc Gender (Rights and Human Rights) at London School of Economics and Political Science

Develop an independent and critical approach to the study of gender and human rights, while exploring a range of theories, strategies, and epistemologies. As a research-led MSc, this programme is designed to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the epistemological, conceptual, and empirical contexts in which gender and human rights operate around the globe. You’ll be encouraged to develop an independent and critical approach to the study of the entangled politics, histories and practices of gender and human rights.

Department: Department of Gender Studies  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Gender Theories: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Gender and Human Rights, Dissertation - Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

We expect the degree to assist our students with careers in conflict and post-conflict settings; in humanitarian assistance; UN field offices; peace governance roles; and into further study. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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