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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Sexuality and Gender Studies

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,263Per Year (Intl)
£3,632Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MRes Sexuality and Gender Studies at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Be part of an interdisciplinary network of sexuality and gender studies researchers. Our MRes lets you take taught modules alongside pursuing your own research. Develop the skills for both doctoral study and a future career. You'll broaden your knowledge through taught modules to become a confident independent researcher and you’ll complete a major individual research project supervised by a specialist in the field. International tuition fees are £7,263 per year, home/UK fees are £3,632 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Queer Theory and Contemporary Debates
Feminist Theory and Gender Analysis
Masculinity Studies and Men's Identities
Transgender Studies and Identity Politics
Research Methods in Sexuality and Gender Studies
Postcolonial Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
Critical Ethnography and Qualitative Research
Independent Research Project in Gender Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,263

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,263

Home Student Fee

£3,632

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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