Tuition Fee
USD 25,875
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Gender Studies | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 25,875
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-10-06 | - |
2024-01-15 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Our MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies is an innovative, interdisciplinary programme located in the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies (PPS) . Our approach is highly interdisciplinary and intersectional, combining elements of sociology, psychology, literature, history, politics, human rights, philosophy, and art. On this course, you will gain a strong grounding in the theories and concepts that have been essential to the study of gender and sexuality while also being supported in the exploration of your own unique cross-disciplinary research interests through our wide range of optional modules from across the University. In PPS we value the fact that your choice of study is often deeply motivated by your life experience as well future ambitions -- this is perhaps especially the case with Gender and Sexuality studies. Our expertise in psychosocial approaches means that, in studying with us, you will be encouraged to recognise and explore the many ways that issues relating to gender and sexuality bring together personal, social, and political questions (for example, questions of identity and subjectivity, equality and justice, history and global politics). You will learn from scholars whose current research projects demonstrate their own interests and commitments in the field; our specialisms include intersectional feminist theory and methods; LGBTQ+ politics and activism; gendered childhoods; masculinities and youth work; sexuality and health activism; global perspectives on reproductive justice; human rights and refugee communities. You will also learn from your peers and the wider community. In PPS, we are explicit in our commitment to trans-inclusivity and to ensuring a learning environment in which everyone can flourish. We will offer you a transformative educational experience that will deepen your understanding of gender, sexuality and equality as well as empower you to contribute to future social and cultural challenges. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of key sites of psychosocial life, including:
- Gender
- Sexuality
- Identity
- Race
- Class
- Family
- Work
- Psychology
- Environment
- Normativity
- Objectivity
- Nation
- Capital
- Colonialism
- Violence
- Politics
- Health
- You’ll be taught by internationally renowned scholars and teachers, committed to helping you understand how social, historical and psychological factors shape the experience of gender
- You’ll be joining a diverse postgraduate community with students from over 29 countries
- You’ll learn a range of transferrable skills, theories, and methods that will transform your personal and professional life beyond the university
Our expert staff
The University of Essex has a long and luminous tradition as one of the pioneering universities for the study of gender and sexuality. Recognizing this, we draw from the wide range of expertise from scholars across the university and combine it with a unique focus on ‘psychosocial’ life. In this way, our staff support a unique, interdisciplinary degree that works across sociology, psychology, and the humanities.Dr Carolyn Laubender
Co-Course Director, MA Gender and Sexuality Studies Carolyn is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies. As Co-Director of the Gender and Sexuality Studies programme her research interests include feminist and queer theory, postcolonial theory, psychoanalytic history and 20th century literature and film.Dr Julie Walsh
Co-Course Director, MA Gender and Sexuality Studies As a Senior Lecturer in the Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies Department, and Co-Director of the Gender and Sexuality Studies programme, Julie’s research interests include critical and cultural theory, gender and sexuality studies, medical humanities, psychoanalysis and psychosocial studies. The Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies is internationally recognised as one of the leading departments in its field. Our expertise in psychosocial approaches combined with our strengths in psychoanalysis and depth psychology provides a vibrant intellectual backdrop for students of Gender and Sexuality Studies to pursue research that is underpinned by a commitment to thinking the social and the personal together. Being part of a leading university in the study of social sciences means you are surrounded by strong departments that fully support and enhance our work. This allows you to gain the opportunity to work with and be taught by world-class scholars in their fields.Specialist facilities
As a student on the MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies, you will have access to our extensive facilities to aid your learning and research. In particular, our Albert Sloman Library is well stocked with books, journals, electronic resources and major archives relevant to our work and, in addition, the department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies has its own library of specialist books and journals. The Department holds free evening Open Seminars on a range of interesting topics and there are a number of active student societies to support your extra-curricular engagement. Elsewhere in the University, the Centre for Sexual and Intimate Citizenship , directed by Professor Roisin Ryan-Flood (Sociology), hosts a bi-monthly lunchtime speaker series and reading group on a wide-range of topics in gender and sexuality studies; and the Human Rights Centre (Essex Law School) holds a regular speaker series with expert academics and related social events.Your future
You will develop key employability skills including analytical thinking, public speaking, research methods, and professional writing that are applicable to many professional spheres. Our MA Gender and Sexuality Studies course will equip you for a career in sectors including activist and NGO work; law; health and social care; education; and clinical work. This course also acts as a stepping stone to further PhD studyProgram Outline
Course structure
If you study MA Gender and Sexuality Studies part-time you will typically do 60 credits in the first year, including Foundations in Gender and Sexuality Studies (30 credits). In your second year you will typically do 120 credits including Research Methods and Dissertation (60 credits). You will receive personalised guidance from tutors about optional modules, tailored to your interests, and when these optional modules will be taken. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision for you. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities as described on our website. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to significant disruption, or in response to COVID-19, we’ll let our applicants and students know as soon as possible.Components
Components are the blocks of study that make up your course. A component may have a set module which you must study, or a number of modules from which you can choose. Each component has a status and carries a certain number of credits towards your qualification.Status | What this means |
Core | You must take the set module for this component and you must pass. No failure can be permitted. |
Core with Options | You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component but you must pass. No failure can be permitted. |
Compulsory | You must take the set module for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail. |
Compulsory with Options | You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail. |
Optional | You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail. |
Modules
Modules are the individual units of study for your course. Each module has its own set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria and also carries a certain number of credits. In most cases you will study one module per component, but in some cases you may need to study more than one module. For example, a 30-credit component may comprise of either one 30-credit module, or two 15-credit modules, depending on the options available. Modules may be taught at different times of the year and by a different department or school to the one your course is primarily based in. You can find this information from the module code . For example, the module code HR100-4-FY means:HR | 100 | 4 | FY |
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The department or school the module will be taught by. In this example, the module would be taught by the Department of History. | The module number. | The UK academic level of the module. A standard undergraduate course will comprise of level 4, 5 and 6 modules - increasing as you progress through the course. A standard postgraduate taught course will comprise of level 7 modules. A postgraduate research degree is a level 8 qualification. |
The term the module will be taught in.
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Dissertation
- You develop a dissertation of 12,000 words, in which you define and research into an area of special interest to you
- We provide you with advice and guidance on researching and writing your dissertation
- Your dissertation is submitted mid-September in your final year of study
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