MA Women's and Gender Studies
Explore the challenges, developments and possibilities of this evolving subject. You'll address a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to women's and gender studies, challenging your assumptions and academic understanding . This MA offers the opportunity to study the complex issues and debates within women’s and gender studies and gain a critical understanding of the intersections between feminist thought and wider social and cultural debates. An emphasis on practical research and feminist methodologies will equip you with the advanced research skills to enable you to conduct a substantial piece of independent research. This is an interdisciplinary programme where students can select option modules taught within the Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS), English and Related Literature , Sociology , and other departments. introducing you to a diversity of methods and perspectives from across the arts, humanities and social sciences that you can employ in your own research the concept of gender and how it is interpreted You may wish to buy any textbooks used in your modules, although this is not compulsory. We have our own dedicated Centre for Women's Studies space, with a kitchen for CWS student and staff use, a PG workspace and a small feminist library and archive.
Explore the challenges, developments and possibilities of this evolving subject. You'll address a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to women's and gender studies, challenging your assumptions and academic understanding . This MA offers the opportunity to study the complex issues and debates within women’s and gender studies and gain a critical understanding of the intersections between feminist thought and wider social and cultural debates. An emphasis on practical research and feminist methodologies will equip you with the advanced research skills to enable you to conduct a substantial piece of independent research. This is an interdisciplinary programme where students can select option modules taught within the Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS), English and Related Literature , Sociology , and other departments. introducing you to a diversity of methods and perspectives from across the arts, humanities and social sciences that you can employ in your own research the concept of gender and how it is interpreted You may wish to buy any textbooks used in your modules, although this is not compulsory. We have our own dedicated Centre for Women's Studies space, with a kitchen for CWS student and staff use, a PG workspace and a small feminist library and archive.
