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Master of Sexuality and Gender Studies

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Sexuality and Gender Studies is a three-year full-time research degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop independent research expertise in Sexuality and Gender Studies. Design and conduct original investigations
Critically assess evidence
and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

Academia and research
Policy
Industry leadership
Teaching and education

Curriculum

Three-year supervised full-time research degree in Sexuality and Gender Studies
Centred on an independent project written up as a thesis of up to 80
000 Words. The first stage typically includes a literature review and research training. The thesis is defended in an oral (viva voce) examination. Students work with academic supervisors and take part in the research community.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: A 2:1 Honours Degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£24,540 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£35,367 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Law
Department	Sexuality and Gender
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.