Master of Science - Gender Studies - International Relations Pathway

Gender Studies: International Relations pathway (MSc)

MSc Gender Studies is a unique interdisciplinary degree that provides you with critical, advanced knowledge of gender research, theory and practice, based in contemporary intersectional gender and sexuality studies, while also allowing you to develop specialist knowledge in international relations.  

 MSc Gender Studies  will help studies understand how gender, sexuality and identity constitute global politics. Studying this inter-disciplinary degree closely aligned with our Gender Institute and our Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy means that student will learn from internationally renowned experts specialised in gender research and IR.

Student will  have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and will receive individual support from their personal tutor from the gender studies teaching team whilst being able to tailor  degree to  interests. 

Student will be able to choose from a range of optional modules covering a range of topics such gender and protest, international security, analysing international politics, to name a few. Through this course, student will:

Gain a critical awareness of gender activism

Study general gender studies modules and specialise in their  subject of choice.

Explore how gender inequalities operate in global politics, international security and conflict, in international settings and across various regions of the world.

Learn about gender and IR while gaining research skills tailored to their interests and future projects