The MRes programme focuses on research and, as such, is broken down into three modules and a thesis, totalling 180 credits:
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Theories, Issues and Methodologies (20 credits)
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Sexuality, Gender and Representation (20 credits)
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Training Needs and Research Skills (20 credits)
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20,000 word thesis (120 credits)
Its aim is to ensure that, at the end of the programme, you are able to:
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Deploy relevant methodologies and theoretical discourses
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Elaborate critical positions and engage in debate on a broad range of texts and disciplinary fields
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Carry out independent research, even as a foundation for doctoral study
The programme provides you with sophisticated theoretical frameworks and methodologies with which to approach issues of sexuality and gender in a range of texts (literary, visual, film, dramatic) and in socio-cultural contexts. It ensures a solid methodological foundation for your own exploration of sexuality and/ or gender in your chosen area.
It also gives you the opportunity to specialise in the following (and other) chosen disciplines:
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History of Art
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Cultural Studies
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Modern Languages
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English
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History
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Social Science
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Education
We charge an annual fee. Fees for 2013/14 are currently as follows:
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Home / EU: full-time - £3,925*
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Overseas: full-time - £12,140
* Home/EU research fees subject to Research Council approval
Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships to cover fees and/or maintenance costs may be available.
For further information, visit the College of Arts and Law scholarships page or email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk
International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
The Gender Studies programme welcomes applicants from a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, but a good Honours degree is normally a requirement.
Learn more about entry requirements
International students
Academic requirements
We accept a range of qualifications, our country pages show you what qualifications we accept from your country.
English language requirements
You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: