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- Gender Studies: Politics pathway MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The MSc Gender Studies is a unique interdisciplinary degree that provides students with critical, advanced knowledge of gender research, theory and practice, based in contemporary intersectional gender and sexuality studies, while also allowing them to develop specialist knowledge in their chosen subject area by enrolling in one of our six pathways (Global Futures, History, History and Socio-Legal Studies, Politics, Philosophy, or International Relations).
The MSc Gender Studies & Politics will put questions of power, inequality, and identity at the heart of your studies here at Royal Holloway. Studying this interdisciplinary degree closely aligned with our Gender Institute ) and our Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts specialised in gender research and politics. You’ll have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and you’ll receive individual support from your personal tutor from the gender studies teaching team whilst being able to tailor your degree to your interests. Optional modules will cover a range of topics such as gender and protest, international security, analysing international politics, to name a few.
Through the MSc Gender Studies & Politics you will:
- Gain a critical awareness of gender activism
- Study general gender studies modules and specialise in your subject of choice
- Learn about gender and politics while gaining research skills tailored to your interests and future projects
- Learn how gender intersects with inequalities, notably race, sexuality and class, in political and social structures and relationships
Tuition fees
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£ 19,100per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
38th
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Campus address
Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
28th out of 79 6
34th out of 101 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 215131 61%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075.0 75%30th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%31st
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Entry standards
/ Max 206132 64%31st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10066.0 66%26th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.89 72%85th
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