European Gender Studies - MA

About the course

1 year full time/2 years part time

You'll study gender in the context of a broad range of themes, methodologies and analytical approaches from European history, thought, culture and society.

This course will develop your skills in analysing gendered ideas, representations, lived experiences and policies within their national and cultural contexts. In an increasingly international labour market, skills in cross-national and cross-cultural analysis will be at a premium.

Entry requirements

At least a 2.1 or equivalent in any arts or social science discipline.

English language requirements for overseas students

TOEFL 100 (IBT), or IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component).

Entry requirements for international students 

Core modules

• Culture and the Body
• The Public and the Private: State, Space and Gender
• From Feminism to Gender Studies: Key Texts and Contexts
• Dissertation

Optional modules

• Doing Gendered Research
• Directed Reading in Gender Studies in Europe
• Identity and Difference
• Cultures of Consumption
• Gender Studies (French)
• Feminism (Philosophy)

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Caroline Wordley
Postgraduate Secretary
E: c.wordley@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 0631

Where your masters can take you

Our reputation for excellence means your MA will be highly respected by employers. You'll develop the skills to work in translation, culture and communication internationally or in the UK.

Why your masters matters

Our degrees are constantly reviewed and revised to make sure you keep on top of the latest developments in the field. You'll gain academic and professional knowledge, along with the skills to be able to relate theory to practice and vice-versa.

You can be confident that you’re studying at the forefront of modern languages. Staff regularly take part in collaborative, internationally renowned research projects. Recent work has included e-learning and knowledge exchange with industry, and three nationally funded initiatives looking at the development of teaching and learning.

You can be confident that you're studying at the forefront of modern languages.

Our facilities

You'll be based in our brand new specially designed building which offers modern learning, teaching and research spaces. We’re right next to other arts and humanities departments, creating opportunities for the crossover of ideas.

Our self-access centre for independent study has all the tools you’ll need. Use our extensive collection of print, audio and video resources, an audio-visual room that receives over 70 European and Middle Eastern television channels and two computer-assisted language learning laboratories.

To help you maintain or develop speaking and listening proficiency in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, you can work in tandem with a native speaker to practise. Our Modern Languages Teaching Centre provides language services and teaching across the University to specialists and non-specialists.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

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