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University of Glasgow: Global Gender History
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Online |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Masters in Global Gender History (online distance learning) offers online, vocationally-orientated tuition in gendered analyses of the global past. Expert instruction is provided by world-leading scholars from the Centre for Gender History, working in partnership with heritage, media and third sector professionals. Together, they will provide you with the skills necessary to evaluate and propose initiatives to gender, queer and decolonise historical narratives. A key strength of the programme is its flexibility. It can be taken full or part-time from September or January, its accessible digital learning environment allowing you to fit your studies around your life.
The Masters in Global Gender History (Distance Learning) is a flexible, online programme, offering vocationally-orientated tuition in gendered analyses of the global past.
It is run by the Centre for Gender History, which is home to the largest concentration of gender historians in Britain and offers an unparalleled environment for study and research in this field.
The Masters in Global Gender History (Distance Learning) is a flexible, online programme, offering vocationally-orientated tuition in gendered analyses of the global past. It is run by the Centre for Gender History, which is home to the largest concentration of gender historians in Britain and offers an unparalleled environment for study and research in this field. * On this programme you will receive expert tuition in the theoretical and methodological approaches to global gender history and their application to a wide range of historical and cultural contexts. The course is taught by world-leading scholars in gender history, committed to developing and deepening your own research interests. * Teaching collaborations with partners including the Smithsonian, Glasgow Women’s Library, and the Burrell Collection, will enable you to assess and propose initiatives to gender, queer and decolonise the presentation of historical narratives and evidence, for public and academic audiences. * A key strength of the programme is its flexibility. It can be taken full or part-time, with September or January entry points. Two core courses are supplemented by a range of optional modules, the programme ending with a dissertation or an applied dissertation by (digital) placement (where available). An engaging and accessible online learning environment ensures you can fit your studies around work and caring responsibilities. * As a student within the Centre for Gender History, you will become a member of a vibrant and unique research centre, with a thriving postgraduate community and a busy programme of hybrid and online events, including research seminars, knowledge-exchange workshops and lectures. * Our FutureLearn MOOC, A Global History of Sex and Gender, is an excellent introduction to some of the programme's key themes and methodologies. We recommend you take this 4-week course before starting your postgraduate degree with us.
Meet our students
MSc Gender History student Pratika Dewi takes us through her experience of studying as a University of Glasgow Arts student, visiting the Mary Queen of Scots exhibition, and what she has planned for the future.
Meet our students: Pratika - Gender History (YouTube)
Find out more
- Centre for Gender History
This is a distance learning, full or part-time programme with entry points in September and January.
You will take:
- Two core courses (Gender History Applied; Gender History Concepts)
- Four optional courses from a selection offered by the Centre for Gender History
- A Dissertation OR an Applied Dissertation by (Digital) Placement (where available).
All learning takes place online using an engaging and accessible digital learning environment, specially designed to be intuitive to use. Teaching resources include live seminars, pre-recorded lectures, case-studies, curated reading lists, and closely moderated discussion forums. In-depth critical interrogation and continual self-reflection are fostered through a wide range of assignments, including essays, presentations, blog posts, project proposals, public talks and exhibition work. The programme culminates in a dissertation, with, where available, an option to take an applied dissertation by (digital) placement.
Course details
Semester 1
- GENDER HISTORY APPLIED
Semester 2
- GENDER HISTORY CONCEPTS
Dissertation
- Dissertation/ Applied Dissertation by Digital Placement
Students have flexibility in the configuration of their courses, as long as they take both their core courses in Year 1 and end the programme with the Dissertation.
The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills you need for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching. The programme is also an excellent foundation for a PhD.
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The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
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is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
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