Program Overview

MA/PGDip Gender, Sexuality and Culture

Overview

The MA/PGDip Gender, Sexuality and Culture program is designed to deepen your understanding of gender and sexuality, two of the most powerful concepts shaping contemporary life. The program offers a critical insight into the histories and politics of feminist, queer, and trans studies, including the UK's first dedicated module on 'Trans Theory'.

Entry Requirements

• We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area.
• Full entry requirements can be found on the university's website.

Application and Selection

• Apply online through the university's website.
• Further information on the application process can be found on the university's website.

Course Details

• Degree awarded: MA or PG Dip
• Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
• Course options:
  • Full-time: MA, PGDip
  • Part-time: MA, PGDip
  • Full-time distance learning: Not available
  • Part-time distance learning: Not available

Careers

• The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of gender and sexuality, preparing them for careers in a variety of fields, including academia, research, and social justice.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MA (full-time): £13,000 (UK students), £27,000 (International, including EU, students)
  • MA (part-time): £6,500 (UK students), £13,500 (International, including EU, students)
  • PGDip (full-time): £8,667 (UK students), £18,000 (International, including EU, students)
  • PGDip (part-time): £4,333 (UK students), £9,000 (International, including EU, students)

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their program of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that program.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the program in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For information on available funding, please visit the School's funding pages or search the University's postgraduate funding database.

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.