Overview

In PPS we value the fact that your choice of study is often deeply motivated by your life experience as well future ambitions -- this is perhaps especially the case with Gender and Sexuality studies.

The expertise in psychosocial approaches means that, in studying with us, you will be encouraged to recognise and explore the many ways that issues relating to gender and sexuality bring together personal, social, and political questions (for example, questions of identity and subjectivity, equality and justice, history and global politics).

You will learn from scholars whose current research projects demonstrate their own interests and commitments in the field; our specialisms include intersectional feminist theory and methods; LGBTQ+ politics and activism; gendered childhoods; masculinities and youth work; sexuality and health activism; global perspectives on reproductive justice; human rights and refugee communities.

Your future

You will develop key employability skills including analytical thinking, public speaking, research methods, and professional writing that are applicable to many professional spheres. The Gender and Sexuality Studies course at the University of Essex will equip you for a career in sectors including activist and NGO work; law; health and social care; education; and clinical work. This course also acts as a stepping stone to further PhD study

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Psychic Life of Gender

Topics in Critical Race / Transnational Feminisms

Gender, Race, Identity and Human Rights

Critical Perspectives on Peace, Security and Justice

Psychosocial Perspectives on Human Rights

Psychoanalysis and the Psychosocial

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in one of the following subjects:

Anthropology

Childhood Studies

Classics and Ancient History

Communication and Media Studies

Counselling

Creative Writing

Criminology

Drama and Theatre Studies

Early Years Studies

Economics

Film Studies

Health and Social Care

History

History of Art

International Relations

Journalism

Languages

Law

Literature and English

Nursing

Philosophy

Politics and Government Studies

Psychology

Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

Social Policy

Social Work

Sociology

Teaching and Education

Youth Work

With your online application you must submit a personal statement; this should detail the reasons for wanting to study the course, including any relevant experience (work or voluntary) that may support your application.

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Tuition Fees

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23875 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11025 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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