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Lancaster University: Gender Studies
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Sociology |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| fass-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 510880 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD in Gender Studies gives you the opportunity to develop your own research skills and expertise as part of our vibrant cross-faculty community. As part of this you will have a chance to be part of our active research community and to engage with both formal (e.g. seminars) and informal (e.g. coffee mornings) gatherings of staff spread across a number of research centres and departments.
You will join an international and interdisciplinary community with students working on PhDs in Sociology, Gender Studies, Science Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, and Applied Social Science. You will be assigned PhD supervisors (usually two), and consideration will be taken to match you with supervisor(s) whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen topic. Close working relations are enjoyed with other departments at Lancaster, and in some cases there is cross-departmental supervision.
A programme of skills and dissertation workshops designed specifically for postgraduate students within the Sociology Department runs throughout the year.
In addition, you are encouraged to attend any relevant MA taught modules, but are not required to take any for credit as part of your degree.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree: an upper second class honours degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science background Master's degree: a good masters degree in a relevant subject. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
The PhD in Gender Studies gives you the opportunity to develop your own research skills and expertise as part of our vibrant cross-faculty community. As part of this you will have a chance to be part of our active research community and to engage with both formal (e.g. seminars) and informal (e.g. coffee mornings) gatherings of staff spread across a number of research centres and departments.
You will join an international and interdisciplinary community with students working on PhDs in Sociology, Gender Studies, Science Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, and Applied Social Science. You will be assigned PhD supervisors (usually two), and consideration will be taken to match you with supervisor(s) whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen topic. Close working relations are enjoyed with other departments at Lancaster, and in some cases there is cross-departmental supervision.
A programme of skills and dissertation workshops designed specifically for postgraduate students within the Sociology Department runs throughout the year.
In addition, you are encouraged to attend any relevant MA taught modules, but are not required to take any for credit as part of your degree.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree: an upper second class honours degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science background Master's degree: a good masters degree in a relevant subject. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
MA
Summary
**Why Lancaster?**
Interact with professors and visiting academics in our Centre for Gender Studies, an active community in the UK for feminist and inequality research
Gain an insight into nuanced and highly specific areas of inequality studies from expert guest speakers
Explore areas of gender or discrimination that are important to you through your specialist dissertation project
Prepare for a future fighting social inequality through engaging with feminist activists and academics in workshops and seminars
Be part of our vibrant community that screens films, holds events and collaborates in ideas and research
Our MA in Gender Studies will explore gender, sex and multiple dimensions of discrimination from both a contemporary and historical standpoint. You’ll develop analytical skills, understand biases at play and conceive new ways to tackle social inequalities.
**Why do we have inequality?**
As you study with us at Lancaster University, you will examine the past, present and future of gender inequalities. You’ll look into the intersections of gender bias with areas like race and disability, forming a sophisticated understanding of issues that are more relevant than ever.
For your dissertation, you’ll conduct your own independent research project in an area of your choice. This could be in topics like body image on social media, or the gendered inequalities of immigration policies.
**A dynamic community**
You’ll also have the opportunity to be involved with our Centre for Gender Studies. Some of the most highly respected names in feminist research and literature have been involved with this Centre including Sara Ahmed, Beverley Skeggs, Maureen McNeil, and Imogen Tyler.
With unique insight, you’ll prepare for a future actively tackling social injustices, whether that’s policy change and governance, or influencing social discourse through the arts.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies or related field. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
**Why Lancaster?**
Interact with professors and visiting academics in our Centre for Gender Studies, an active community in the UK for feminist and inequality research
Gain an insight into nuanced and highly specific areas of inequality studies from expert guest speakers
Explore areas of gender or discrimination that are important to you through your specialist dissertation project
Prepare for a future fighting social inequality through engaging with feminist activists and academics in workshops and seminars
Be part of our vibrant community that screens films, holds events and collaborates in ideas and research
Our MA in Gender Studies will explore gender, sex and multiple dimensions of discrimination from both a contemporary and historical standpoint. You’ll develop analytical skills, understand biases at play and conceive new ways to tackle social inequalities.
**Why do we have inequality?**
As you study with us at Lancaster University, you will examine the past, present and future of gender inequalities. You’ll look into the intersections of gender bias with areas like race and disability, forming a sophisticated understanding of issues that are more relevant than ever.
For your dissertation, you’ll conduct your own independent research project in an area of your choice. This could be in topics like body image on social media, or the gendered inequalities of immigration policies.
**A dynamic community**
You’ll also have the opportunity to be involved with our Centre for Gender Studies. Some of the most highly respected names in feminist research and literature have been involved with this Centre including Sara Ahmed, Beverley Skeggs, Maureen McNeil, and Imogen Tyler.
With unique insight, you’ll prepare for a future actively tackling social injustices, whether that’s policy change and governance, or influencing social discourse through the arts.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies or related field. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
The MA in Gender and Women’s Studies is a taught postgraduate degree which aims to deepen your perspectives on gender studies and feminism.
You will have the opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of the key debates and authors within Gender and Women’s Studies as well as the opportunity to develop specialist interests and key research skills. Core modules aim to take you through the intellectual traditions, concepts and politics which have shaped the evolution of Women’s Studies inside and outside the academy and will give you greater methodological confidence to do your own research.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies or related field. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
The MA in Gender and Women’s Studies is a taught postgraduate degree which aims to deepen your perspectives on gender studies and feminism.
You will have the opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of the key debates and authors within Gender and Women’s Studies as well as the opportunity to develop specialist interests and key research skills. Core modules aim to take you through the intellectual traditions, concepts and politics which have shaped the evolution of Women’s Studies inside and outside the academy and will give you greater methodological confidence to do your own research.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies or related field. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University
The University
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
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