Gender Globalisation & Rights

The MA/PDip in Gender, Globalisation and Rights will benefit anyone seeking to expand professional opportunities open to them by deepening their understanding of international development, human rights and other global issues, from a gender perspective. It is suitable for graduates and mature students wishing to pursue a career in advocacy, in the field of equality, diversity and inclusion, policy research, communications, public service or advanced academic research, where knowledge of global issues and gender are important. Graduates are prepared to work at all levels of non-governmental organisations, research institutes, private companies, foundations, government bodies (e.g., UN, EU), and media organisations.

Optional SP6127: Professional Experience - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required SP6146: Research Methods & Methodology - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required SP6145: Research Paper - 20 Credits - Semester 1

Required SP6135: Research Workshops I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required SP6131: Gender, Women and Human Rights - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required SP6132: Feminist and Gender Theorising I: Key concepts in context - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required GG101: Gender Perspectives on Globalisation - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Optional GG106: Women, Conflict and Human Security - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional GG113: Applied Gender Analyses - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional GG6109: Gender, Sexuality and Global Health - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Optional GG6103: Development and Human Rights - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional SP6128: Field-Based Learning - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional SP6122: Social and Political Context of Activism and Advocacy - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Optional SP6108: Critical Reflective Practice - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Required SP6136: Research Workshops II - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required SP6133: Feminist and Gender Theorising II: Issues and Debates in Contemporary Feminism - 5 Credits - Semester 2

1 year full-time;

2 years, part-time

Next start date: September 2026

This programme will benefit anyone seeking to expand the professional opportunities open to them by deepening their understanding of international development, human rights and other global issues, from a gender perspective. It is suitable for graduates and mature students, wishing to pursue a career in advocacy, in the field of equality, diversity and inclusion, policy research, communications, public service or advanced academic research, where knowledge of global issues and gender are important. Graduates are prepared to work at all levels of non-governmental organisations, research institutes, private sector, government bodies (e.g., UN, EU), and media organisations.