Course summary
This course will equip you with skills in gender and sexuality research, underpinned by feminist and queer theory. You will study gender, queer practices and identities in various disciplines, including media/film studies, history, literary studies, sociological analysis and curation theory. The course covers gender and sexual practices and identities globally. You will explore these issues in small-group discussions in a seminar-based programme, and you will be offered the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world contexts through the Research Placement module. We also help enhance your employability by giving you the opportunity to improve your digital skills and submit, if you prefer, a Digital Project as a substitute for the Dissertation. In the Digital Project, you can design online campaigns for charities and state institutions engaging with queer individuals, and/or gender related areas like sexual violence, the gender pay gap, and the legislation on gender recognition.
Assessment method
Throughout the course, you’ll encounter various types of assessments, including learning logs, reviews, presentations (both individual and group), curation projects, reflective essays, literature reviews, research assignments, and standard academic essays. These assessments serve two purposes: they help you develop academic and practical skills, and they offer multiple chances for feedback and growth. Most modules have more than one final assessment, which gradually builds your understanding and achievement of the stated learning goals. Clear assessment criteria are provided for each task to ensure transparency in the grading process. Additionally, you’ll have Feedback and Guidance sessions with teaching staff, where you can discuss your progress and receive further input.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
For information on funding and scholarships, please see here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/postgraduate-loans-and-funding/
Provider information
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA