The MA Gender Studies at the University of East Anglia offers you a critical lens through which to explore and address the complex issues of gender, equality, and social justice in contemporary society. This postgraduate degree is designed for those passionate about understanding how gender intersects with other social categories like race, sexuality, and disability, and how these dynamics shape power structures and lived experiences. You will engage with core concepts in feminist theory and research methods, preparing you to analyse and contribute to vital conversations around diversity and inclusion in academic, professional, and public spheres.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is structured over one year, guiding you through compulsory modules such as Gender in Theory and Practice and Feminist Research Methods, alongside a range of stimulating optional modules like The Body, Gender and Violence, or Critically Queer. You will have the opportunity to undertake a significant Gender Studies Project or a Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Placement Module, providing practical experience. You will graduate with advanced analytical, research, and advocacy skills, positioning you for impactful careers in policy development, non-profit organisations, education, or further academic research.