Program Overview

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Gender Studies (MLitt) 2025 entry

Overview

The MLitt in Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the theory and history of gender studies, as well as how gender interacts with class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, inequality, and power.

Application Deadline

Thursday 7 August 2025

Duration

One year full time

School

Graduate School

Fees

• UK: £12,030
• Rest of the world: £25,900

Why Study This Course?

The MLitt in Gender Studies introduces key topics in gender studies, providing an interdisciplinary understanding of gender studies questions and concepts. The program prepares students for further academic study and research, and well-established links with the vibrant and diverse academic community at St Andrews bring students into contact with current gender studies research across different disciplines.

Highlights

• Introduces key topics in gender studies
• Interdisciplinary character helps develop a more rounded understanding of gender studies questions and concepts
• Prepares students for further academic study and research
• Well-established links with the vibrant and diverse academic community at St Andrews

Teaching

Delivered through seminars, workshops, lectures, tutorials, and independent study.

Assessment

A mix of essays, reports, presentations, practical exercises, reflective exercises, and exams.

Modules

The MLitt is structured around three compulsory taught modules and optional modules are expected to be offered in the following areas:

• Art history
• International development
• Film studies
• Philosophy
• Politics
• International relations

Compulsory Modules

• Gender Theory (Semester 1): Explores the history and theory of gender studies and the ways in which gender is defined, generated, and communicated in different contexts.
• Interdisciplinary Topics in Gender Studies (Semester 1): Undertakes an interdisciplinary exploration of topics that are central to gender studies.
• Gender and Social Theory (Semester 2): Explores topics central to gender studies using interdisciplinary methodologies with a special focus on the social sciences.

Degree Project

The final part of the MLitt is the end of degree project. This takes the form of a period of supervised research where students explore a gender studies topic in depth.

What It Will Lead To

Careers

The University of St Andrews' global reputation makes its graduates highly valued by employers. The MLitt in Gender Studies provides subject knowledge and applied skills relevant to a range of career paths.

Further Study

St Andrews offers a vibrant and stimulating research environment. One of the great strengths of a St Andrews research degree is the collegiate atmosphere which enables access to expertise beyond formal supervisors and the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research.

Why St Andrews?

Alumni

When you graduate, you become a member of the University's worldwide alumni community. Benefit from access to alumni clubs, the Saint Connect networking and mentoring platform, and careers support.

Entry Requirements

• A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
• English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.

The MLitt in Gender Studies welcomes applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Anthropology
• Cultural studies
• History
• Liberal arts
• Literary studies
• Media studies
• Philosophy
• Politics

Application Requirements

• A CV or résumé
• A personal statement explaining why you have applied for this course, how it relates to your personal or professional ambitions, and how your academic and professional background show you have the skills needed to work effectively at postgraduate level
• Two original signed academic references on headed paper
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates

English Language Proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.

Fees and Funding

• UK: £12,030
• Rest of the world: £25,900

Before we can begin processing your application, a payment of an application fee of £50 is required. In some instances, you may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Details of this, along with information on our tuition fees, can be found on the postgraduate fees and funding page.

Scholarships and Funding

We are committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances. You may be eligible for scholarships, discounts, or other support:

• GREAT Scholarship
• St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship
• St Leonard's funding opportunities
• Graduate discount (15% off tuition fees)