Overview

The Gender Studies programme at the University of Lincoln provides a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment for critically engaging with the complex effects of gender and identity in contemporary society. This Master's degree is designed to draw attention to the often invisible operations of gender within family structures, workplaces, and political spheres. Students are encouraged to challenge common-sense notions and explore how gender might be reimagined to facilitate social resistance and meaningful change.

Why Gender Studies at the University of Lincoln?

Choosing this institution allows students to benefit from the "Student as Producer" initiative, which places research-engaged teaching at the heart of the curriculum. The programme draws on specialist expertise from the School of Social and Political Sciences, offering access to cutting-edge facilities and digital learning tools. Students receive continuing career support after graduation and learn through innovative methods, including problem-based learning and collaboration with leading academics involved in the Violence in Society Research Group.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18800 per year
• National fee: GBP 10700 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is influenced by staff research interests and focuses on developing applied analytical skills. Modules may include:

• Critical Reading in the Social and Political Sciences
• Feminisms: Theories and Debates
• Global Issues in Gender and Sexuality
• Qualitative Research Methods in Social and Political Sciences
• Quantitative Data Analysis in Social and Political Sciences
• Body Politics
• Gender, Deviance, Crime and Society
• Gender, Media and Culture in a Global Context
• Masculinities, Power and Society

Careers with Gender Studies

Graduates are equipped with specialist subject knowledge and transferable research skills suitable for a wide range of professional paths. The programme prepares individuals for roles within the voluntary and public sectors, as well as positions in national and international organisations across the private and non-profit sectors. Many students use the high-level analytical and interpretation skills gained during the course to pursue further academic study at doctoral level or to enter careers in social research and policy development.