Research. Teaching. Impact.
MSc Gender Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London
Overview:
This MSc programme provides advanced interdisciplinary training in gender studies, focusing on the intersection of gender relations with other sources of social, historical and political inequalities. Students explore how gender shapes institutions and policies and learn to analyse inequalities across different social and political contexts, applying both theoretical and empirical insights.
Course Highlights:
• Key Gender Studies Modules: Gender theory, Methods and methodologies for Gender Studies, Practices of Gender(ed) Research, Body and Embodiment.
• Intersectional Focus: examines gender in relation to race, sexuality, class, and other dimensions across various social and geographic scales.
• Pathways: Students may specialize in one of six pathways:
o Gender Studies and Global Futures
o Gender Studies and History & Socio- Legal Studies
o Gender Studies and International Relations
o Gender Studies and Philosophy
Additional pathways in Drama, Marketing, and Law and Criminology are planned.
Career Prospects: Graduates are well-prepared for roles in policy analysis, advocacy, academia, and international organizations.
Student Experience: Engaging seminars, collaborative projects, and interactive workshops are integral to the program, fostering critical thinking and debate among a diverse student body. The course culminates in a supervised dissertation where students apply their academic and research skills and demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of a topic of their choice.
Why Apply? The MSc Gender Studies program at Royal Holloway, University of London, offers unique, interdisciplinary training for those passionate about contributing to equality, social justice, and meaningful change on a global scale.
For more details about the course and admissions please visit the Royal Holloway Postgraduate Course Finder https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/ and search for Gender Studies.
