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University of Birmingham: Gender and Sexuality
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | Social Sciences |
| Web | https://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).
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| 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 |
| 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 |
Our high-quality teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level.
Here, you’ll feel engaged, motivated and challenged, as part of our inclusive community that has a strong research culture. At Birmingham, we’ll support your health, wellbeing and personal development. While our professional and academic careers services will help you take the next step. This is your time. This is your place.
With more than 600 taught programmes and a range of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular UK universities for postgraduate study.
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