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Gender and Media at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2023 - 20242024 - 2025
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Course summary

The media continue to be central to gendered power relations and identification processes. This degree combines theoretical and methodological approaches from the social sciences, cultural studies and the humanities. 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 degree 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 MA 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. Core modules Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most. Dissertation Gender and Media Gender and Representation Options Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. 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. Entry requirements You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Modules

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity. Core modules Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

  • Dissertation Gender and Media
  • Gender and Representation
Options Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research. While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
  • Critical Reading in Advanced Gender Theory
  • Gender, Sexuality and Digital Culture
  • Media Theory and Research
  • Activist Media Practice
  • Cinematic Bodies
  • Media, Culture and Communication
  • Queering Popular Culture
- Techno-Feminism History and Practice

Entry requirements

Degree 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. For more information about our entry requirements and English language requirements, please visit our website.

Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

More information on our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

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Gender and Media at University of Sussex - UCAS