Social Research and Gender and Sexuality Birkbeck, University of London

Overview

Why Social Research and Gender and Sexuality at Birkbeck?

Birkbeck, University of London, is renowned for its commitment to evening study, allowing students to balance their education with professional and personal responsibilities. The university's unique interdisciplinary approach fosters a rich learning environment, particularly in the fields of gender and sexuality studies. Birkbeck's Gender and Sexuality (BiGS) research centre further enhances this programme by connecting students with experts and hosting a variety of academic events, workshops, and forums.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the MRes in Social Research and Gender and Sexuality are structured as follows:

• Full-time international students: £20,850 per year
• Part-time international students: £10,425 per year
• Full-time home students: £11,340 per year
• Part-time home students: £5,670 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The MRes in Social Research and Gender and Sexuality encompasses a rigorous curriculum designed to equip students with essential research skills. The course structure involves:

• Four core modules from a choice of six in social research (15 credits each)
• Two option modules in gender and sexuality (30 credits each)
• A dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words (60 credits)

Core modules include:

• Advanced Topics in Quantitative Social Research
• Applied Social Data Analysis in R
• Experiments in Social Science
• Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
• Qualitative Research Design
• Qualitative Social Research Methods

Indicative option modules feature:

• Culture, Community, Identity
• Disciplining Sex: Sexuality, Society and Modern Literary Culture
• Gender and Development
• Queer Histories/Queer Cultures
• Theorising Gender and Sexuality

Careers with Social Research and Gender and Sexuality

Graduates of the MRes programme will find diverse career opportunities across various sectors. Alumni have successfully secured positions in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, and the Civil Service. Potential job roles include social researcher, government social researcher, human resources officer, higher education lecturer, and politician’s assistant. The comprehensive careers service at Birkbeck supports students in navigating their career paths, ensuring they are well-prepared for the job market.