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Gender Studies (Humanities) at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Sussex has a long-established reputation for research excellence in the broad field of gender studies. From trans-activism to pro-anorexia websites and from LGBTQ family-making to homonationalism – our postgraduate students are engaged in cutting-edge research. On the humanities route in Gender Studies, you have the opportunity to explore cultural, social and political approaches to the field. Our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision for a wide range of research projects, including:

  • identities and subcultures
  • the cultural politics of representation
  • cultural geographies
  • digital media
  • LGBT and queer studies
  • gender and cultural forms
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Recent thesis titles include: Changing media, changing feminisms; the older woman’s body as a source of horror; the queer uncanny; breaking the silence – lesbian clients speaking out about their experiences of counselling; honour killings in Turkey; lone mothers and social policy in Korea. Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.

Assessment method

Research project

Entry requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

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Sponsorship information

Although gender studies is not itself recognised as an ESRC outlet, students working on gender-related topics may apply for ESRC funding through the departments or schools of most supervisors; this includes access to 3 interdisciplinary Quota awards; there are financial opportunities for research students to contribute towards undergraduate teaching. Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

Gender Studies (Humanities) at University of Sussex - UCAS