University of Birmingham: Gender and Sexuality
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music View department profile |
| Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Explore how gender and sexuality relate to race, class, disability, and other key aspects of society. Tackle real-world issues, while engaging with theory and research across humanities and social science.
Get ready for careers in policy, media, heritage and working for NGOs. Work with leading researchers to gain the skills to communicate findings across sectors and to diverse audiences.
Course highlights
At Birmingham, you’ll engage with urgent conversations around difference and equality. Explore themes such as identity, minority experiences and power. Learn from leading researchers in areas such as queer and trans studies, feminist legal research, and gender in arts and culture. Take advantage of our links with activism and public policy to connect your research to challenges in society.
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Our interdisciplinary network of scholars in Gender and Sexuality brings together academics from across the University who each teach in their own area of expertise.
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Understand different critical theories of gender and sexuality - ideal if you're interested in a career related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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We're one of the Top 100 universities for Arts and Humanities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. You will need an Honours degree, normally in any humanities or social science discipline such as History, Politics, Cultural Studies, or Literature, and normally of an upper second-class standard. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Why you should choose the School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music at the University of Birmingham
Join a community of translators, art historians, curators, and musicians at a world top 100 university for arts and humanities (QS World University Rankings 2025).
Benefit from our academic expertise in a range of specialisms.
Department of Modern Languages
- MA Translation
- MA Translation (by distance learning)
- MA English-Chinese Interpreting with Translation
- MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theories
- MRes Sexuality and Gender Studies
- PhD / MA by Research Translation
- PhD Translation …
