MSc Global Gender History at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Online distance-learning programme offering vocationally oriented tuition in gendered analyses of the global past, taught by scholars from the Centre for Gender History with heritage, media and third-sector partners. It can be taken full or part-time and provides skills to evaluate and propose initiatives to gender, queer and decolonise historical narratives.

Department: Centre for Gender History | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time (online) | Intake: January or September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core courses (Gender, Politics and Power; Gender History Applied), four options such as Approaches to Queer and Trans Histories and Reproductive rights and justice: Historical perspectives, and a dissertation or applied dissertation by digital placement where available.

Career pathways

Heritage policy and projects, media, teaching and other public and private sector roles; foundation for PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; a 2.2 may be considered. Substantial directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications, supported by a personal statement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time; Home & RUK; September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International & EU; after 20% international discount; September 2027 start Source

Intake: January, September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time (online)

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