Women, Violence and Conflict MA

• Feminist Theoretical Frameworks: You will broaden your perspective by applying feminist theories to local and global contexts. The curriculum emphasizes a "gendered lens" to understand how conflict impacts individuals differently based on their positionality, while reflecting on the ethical implications and power relations inherent in research.
• Intersectional Specialisation: You will focus on gender as a complex, intersectional category, examining how it interacts with race, class, and other social markers. Through modules in the Department of Sociology, Department of English and Related Literature, and others, you can tailor your studies to your specific interests in the arts or social sciences.
• Advanced Research Methodologies: The course places a heavy emphasis on practical research skills and feminist methodologies. You will learn how to navigate sensitive data and complex social environments, equipping you with the expertise to produce high-impact research on gendered experiences of violence.
• World-Leading Research Hub: You will join the Centre for Women’s Studies, one of the UK’s most established bases for feminist teaching. The environment is collaborative and engaging, offering regular conferences, workshops, and guest lectures from external experts.
• Inclusive & Diverse Community: The programme is designed to be inclusive of all backgrounds, fostering a learning experience that values diverse perspectives regardless of your prior academic focus.

Career Pathways

• Human Rights Advocate: Working for international NGOs (such as Amnesty International or UN Women) to monitor, report, and campaign against gender-based violence.
• Policy Advisor: Assisting government agencies or think tanks in developing legislation related to domestic abuse, conflict resolution, and refugee support.
• Gender Specialist / Consultant: Providing expert analysis for international development organizations to ensure projects are gender-responsive and socially inclusive.
• Welfare Support Coordinator: Leading frontline services and community organizations that support survivors of violence and displacement.
• Conflict Resolution Mediator: Working in peacebuilding initiatives to ensure women's voices and gendered perspectives are integrated into formal negotiations.
• Academic Researcher / PhD Candidate: Pursuing advanced research into feminist theory, sociology, or international relations.
• Social Policy Researcher: Analyzing the impact of conflict on welfare systems and public health to inform evidence-based interventions.
• Journalist / Documentary Filmmaker: Focusing on investigative reporting and storytelling related to social justice and gendered experiences of conflict.