MA Gender Studies (Part Time)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Arts
- Course Length
- 2 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
Course options
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Course Overview
Shape the future with expertise in gender, equality, and inclusion. Our dynamic part-time MA in Gender Studies enables you to explore, understand, and address social inequalities. This part-time course combines critical theory with practical learning to launch you into a wide range of careers. We’ll prepare you to become a leader in advocacy and policy, and a champion for creating a fairer and more equal culture for all.
You’ll explore how gender intersects with race, sexuality, disability, and social justice. Together with your peers, you’ll engage in critical thinking, enhancing your analytical and leadership skills by working on projects that reflect real-world challenges. You’ll learn to analyse and influence policies, institutions, and cultural narratives by blending theory with practice.
Applying an interdisciplinary approach will help you grasp the key issues that shape today’s society, including human rights, political activism, cultural representation, and media discourse. You’ll study the history, law, and philosophy of gender and equality and learn how to apply this knowledge in real-life situations. Working with world-class experts, you’ll develop the skills to create policies and strategies that address social inequality in the workplace and beyond.
UEA has strong professional ties with businesses, charities, and cultural industries in and around Norwich, giving you valuable opportunities to network and build connections. You’ll also develop key skills in leadership, project management, and teamwork, opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities across various sectors.
By the end of this Master’s in gender studies, you’ll have developed essential skills to help shape frameworks and advocacy efforts. You might go on to develop gender policies for government departments or NGOs, design educational programmes, or take the lead in diversity and equality initiatives within HR.
Careers
Career Pathways
Graduates of this MA pursue careers in a variety of sectors, including:
- Advocacy
- Gender Consultancy
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, or HR roles
- Academic or Commercial Research and Teaching
- International Development and Humanitarian Work (NGOs and charity work)
- Politics (government agencies, lobbying and public policy)
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
By the end of your MA, you’ll have a deep and focused understanding of the gendered aspects of society and culture, especially in relation to other inequalities and social divisions. This strong foundation will prepare you for careers in research, policymaking, NGOs, and public sector organisations.
If you’re considering progressing to a PhD, you’ll be well equipped for advanced research in gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our MA will provide you with both the theoretical insight and practical research skills needed for doctoral-level study.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Any subject area
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Any subject area
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 5.5 in Reading and Listening)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £10,675
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International Students: £22,700
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.