Overview
You’ll learn from some of the most influential academics in feminist and queer studies. Sussex has a long-established reputation for research excellence in gender studies. You'll have seminars, workshops and lectures on cutting-edge research in the field from a variety of disciplines.
You’ll explore the relationship between media, gender and sexuality. You’ll also explore how gender and sexuality frame, and are framed, by such issues.
The Gender and Media degree at University of Sussex allows you to:
- study texts drawn from a range of historical and national contexts
- interrogate historical and contemporary approaches to feminism, postfeminism, queer theory, ‘crip’ theory and masculinity studies
- develop an advanced understanding of gender and sexuality.
This Gender and Media MA at University of Sussex is for you if you’re already in the media field or wish to enter it. Or you may be in an occupation where gender awareness would be an advantage.
Careers
Alongside the intellectual expertise you will gain, this MA is ideal for those seeking a research-based career.
From archivist to academic and television researcher to market researcher, this degree provides you with tangible skills in analysis, argumentation and communication.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Activist Media Practice
- Cinematic Bodies
- Media, Culture and Communication
- Techno-Feminism History and Practice
- Critical Reading in Advanced Gender Theory
- Feminism and Film
- Gender, Sexuality and Digital Culture
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Courses can be in high demand, so we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 81 other Masters in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
- Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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International
22575 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22575 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11025 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11025 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Brighton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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