MLitt, MSc Genders and Sexualities at University of Stirling

The MLitt/MSc Genders and Sexualities blends research skills with feminist and queer theory and examines gender and queer identities across media, history, literature, sociology and curation. Core modules give an interdisciplinary framework; the MSc route adds two core research-methods modules covering quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

Duration: MLitt/MSc full-time: 12 months; MLitt part-time: 27 months; MSc part-time: 24 months  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules combine gender theory, feminist research and philosophy, LGBT+ studies and queer theory, with optional modules from a range of disciplines. Core modules are weekly in-person seminars, with field trips (for example Glasgow Women's Library and the Scottish Queer International Film Festival). Assessment uses learning logs, reviews, presentations, curation projects, reflective essays and research assignments.

Career pathways

Careers in education and academia, policy design and development, NGOs, communications and media, healthcare and social work, the corporate sector, legal and advocacy work, and research; graduates work in third sector, local government and policy roles.

Official programme page