Master of Science - Gender Studies - Politics Pathway

The MSc Gender Studies is a unique interdisciplinary degree that provides students with critical, advanced knowledge of gender research, theory and practice, based in contemporary intersectional gender and sexuality studies, while also allowing them to develop specialist knowledge in their chosen subject area by enrolling in one of our six pathways (Global Futures, History, History and Socio-Legal Studies, Politics, Philosophy, or International Relations).

The MSc Gender Studies & Politics will put questions of power, inequality, and identity at the heart of  studies here at Royal Holloway. Studying this interdisciplinary 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 politics. Student will have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and student will receive individual support from their personal tutor from the gender studies teaching team whilst being able to tailor  degree to  interests.

Optional modules will cover a range of topics such as gender and protest, international security, analysing international politics, to name a few.

Through the MSc Gender Studies & Politics student will:

Gain a critical awareness of gender activism

Study general gender studies modules and specialise in your subject of choice

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

Learn how gender intersects with inequalities, notably race, sexuality and class, in political and social structures and relationships