MA Gender at Newcastle University

Explore gender in a global and social context through our interdisciplinary MA. Study gender alongside another social science, so you can focus on the social issues that matter most to you. MA Gender is a unique interdisciplinary Masters where you'll study gender alongside another social science subject of your interest.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our pathways allow you to study gender in a way that complements your other interests and opens up opportunities. On this pathway you’ll develop the advanced knowledge and skills needed to identify challenges and solutions in sustainable futures. Compulsory modules include: Engaging with Research (G), Theorising Gender and Its Intersections, Global Sex Global Race, Inequalities: Issues and Intersections, Gender Dissertation, Global Sustainable Futures: Solutions, Concepts, and Skills, Public Policy in Practice: from the Local to the Global, Theories of International Relations, Global Security: Politics, Space and Society (P).

Career pathways

equalities and diversity work within corporations. You'll also receive research training and practice. Graduate roles and employers include: government and policy; non-government organisations (NGOs); journalism; social and legal research; education.

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