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Masters Degrees in Gender Studies
We have 119 Masters Degrees in Gender Studies
Masters degrees in Gender Studies explore women's contributions in history, literature, politics, culture and society, and critically analyse gender roles and representations.
Related postgraduate specialisms include Women's Studies, Masculinity Studies and Queer Studies.
Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as Sociology, Anthropology, Politics or Literature.
Why study a Masters in Gender Studies?
Develop Skills and Knowledge
Masters degrees allow you to deepen your understanding of a subject and develop new skills. For a Masters in Gender Studies, this might include:
- Social Analysis: Advanced knowledge of sociological theories, research methods and frameworks to analyse gender, sexuality and power relations in society.
- Intersectionality: Understanding how gender intersects with other identities such as race, class, sexuality, disability, and applying this to real-world issues.
- Critical Thinking and Research: Ability to critically evaluate academic literature, media representations, social policies and conduct independent research.
Further Career Development
Completing a Masters degree could be beneficial for your career development. For some roles, a Masters degree is outright required—for others, it may instead lead to faster career progression or improve your career mobility. For more information, please visit our Masters employability guide.
After completing your Masters in Gender Studies, a potential career option might be employment as a Lecturer. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Lecturer earns an average of £40,476 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.
Improve Employability
Completing a Masters degree may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, over 85% of Sociology Masters students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.
What do prospective Sociology Masters students think about study?
We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Sociology Masters students in 2023:
- 73% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
- 67% preferred on campus learning, 17% preferred online/distance learning, and 16% preferred a blended approach.
- 29% were interested in part-time study.
- In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Career progress
- Upskilling
- Gateway to higher level study
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