Gender and Sexuality
Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, United Kingdom
Course overview
Birkbeck has a strong tradition in interdisciplinary gender and sexuality studies, and encourages research students to think in innovative and critical ways about the topics they are investigating.
Key highlights
- Strong tradition in interdisciplinary gender and sexuality studies
- Encourages innovative and critical thinking about research topics
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses, foundation programmes and language support services to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck. Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.
Scholarships
Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary
The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees and living costs.
MFA Theatre Directing Award
MRes Philosophy Bursary
As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.
Up to £4,000Peltz scholarships
Value: £3,500
Up to £3,500The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships
£5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £5,000Will Vaughan Scholarship
There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £3,500Women in Sport Scholarship
Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Policy analyst
- Equality, diversity and inclusion manager
- Charity research officer
- Social research officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £16,285 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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