Gender MA
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Master of Arts in Gender
Newcastle University
Gender Studies
MA Gender at Newcastle University: Program Overview
The MA Gender at Newcastle University is a unique interdisciplinary Master's program where you study gender alongside another social science subject of your choice. You will explore gender in a global context, examining how it intersects with issues such as race, nation, class, disability, and sexual identity, while developing the analytical and research skills to make a real difference in the world.
The program offers five distinct pathways: Gender and Sociology, Gender and Global Sustainable Futures, Gender and Public Policy, Gender and International Relations, and Gender and International Security: Conflict, Crime, and Justice. These pathways allow you to tailor your studies to complement your interests and career aspirations, focusing on key contemporary issues including conflict and violence, poverty and inequality, reproductive rights, the environment, migration, and identity.
Housed within the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, the program draws on Newcastle University's long tradition of community-engaged research to help you put academic knowledge into practice. You will receive training from research-active academics and develop your own supervisor-guided research project, culminating in a presentation at the annual MA conference.
Key Program Highlights
- Five interdisciplinary pathways combining gender studies with sociology, public policy, international relations, global sustainability, or international security
- Training from research-active academics who take an intersectional, decolonial, and community-based approach to gender scholarship
- Supervisor-guided dissertation project combining gender with your chosen pathway subject, presented at the annual MA conference
- Strong emphasis on putting theory into practice through Newcastle's established tradition of community engagement and social impact
Curriculum and Modules
The MA Gender curriculum is structured so that you complete half your credits in Gender and half in your chosen pathway subject, with a dissertation that combines the two under expert supervision. You will engage with cutting-edge feminist, queer, and trans theory while building practical research skills applicable across a range of careers.
Gender Theory and Key Debates
20 creditsThis core module provides a strong grounding in feminist, queer, and trans theory, exploring key contemporary debates in gender scholarship. You will critically examine intersectionality, decolonial perspectives, and the relationship between theory and social change.
Research Methods in Social Sciences
20 creditsDevelop essential research skills including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, research ethics, and project design. This module prepares you to independently design, conduct, and write up your own research projects.
Gender, Power, and Inequality
20 creditsExamine how gender intersects with structures of power and inequality across local and global contexts. Topics include poverty, reproductive rights, migration, and the politics of identity and belonging.
Pathway Specialist Module
20 creditsA pathway-specific module tailored to your chosen specialisation, whether that is sociology, public policy, international relations, global sustainable futures, or international security. You will explore how gender intersects with your selected discipline.
Pathway Elective Module
20 creditsChoose from a wide range of optional modules in your pathway discipline to further tailor your studies. Options may include modules in areas such as international human rights, energy justice, or children and young people's studies.
Dissertation
60 creditsUndertake an independent, supervisor-guided research project that combines gender studies with your chosen pathway subject. You will present your work in progress at the annual MA conference before submitting your final dissertation.
Sample Elective Modules
Admission Requirements
The MA Gender program welcomes applicants with a strong academic background in the social sciences. Candidates with non-standard qualifications or relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply through Uni4Edu, as applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum Degree ClassificationA 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a social sciences discipline
- Non-Standard QualificationsApplicants with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis
- Degree Subject AreaSocial sciences discipline (e.g. sociology, politics, international relations, geography, or related fields)
- International EquivalencyInternational qualifications are assessed for equivalence to UK degree standards; contact Uni4Edu for guidance on your specific qualification
- Relevant ExperienceProfessional or voluntary experience in gender-related fields may strengthen your application
English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic)Overall 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill
- TOEFL iBTOverall score of 90 or above
- PTE AcademicOverall score of 70 or above
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships and Funding
Newcastle University offers over 1,000 scholarships for international and EU students, with financial support ranging from GBP 4,000 to full tuition fee coverage. Postgraduate students on the MA Gender program may be eligible for several university-wide and external funding opportunities. Contact Uni4Edu for personalised guidance on scholarship eligibility and application.
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships
50% to 100% of tuition feesPrestigious awards for outstanding international students pursuing Master's programs at Newcastle University. These scholarships recognise exceptional academic talent and are available to students from selected regions worldwide.
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
GBP 8,000 tuition fee awardPartial tuition fee scholarships available to international students who hold an offer for an eligible postgraduate degree program at Newcastle's city centre campus. Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle.
GREAT Scholarships (British Council Partnership)
GBP 10,000Offered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, these scholarships support students from eligible countries applying for full-time postgraduate taught Master's programs at Newcastle University.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the MA Gender program develop highly transferable skills in research, critical analysis, communication, project management, and ethics, making them well-prepared for a wide range of careers. The interdisciplinary nature of the program, combined with Newcastle University's strong industry connections and community engagement tradition, equips you to create meaningful social change across multiple sectors.
Potential Career Roles
Typical Employers and Sectors
Rankings and Recognition
Newcastle University is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group and consistently ranks among the top universities globally. The university's strong research profile, with 42% of its research rated as world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, provides an outstanding academic environment for postgraduate study in gender and the social sciences.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | THE World University Rankings by Subject | Top 125 |
| Geography | QS World University Rankings by Subject | Top 40 |
| Research Quality | THE World University Rankings | #65 |
| Sustainable Development | THE Impact Rankings | Top 200 |
How to Apply
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Prepare Your Documents
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Submit Your Application
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