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MRes Social Research and Gender and Sexuality

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Course Overview

Our MRes Social Research and Gender and Sexuality is an interdisciplinary social science training program designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/Ph.D. study.

The course covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses alongside substantive courses in the area of gender and sexuality. You will also carry out an independent dissertation, putting into practice the methods and theoretical concepts you have been taught.

The course provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged research.

Graduates can pursue career paths in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service, and political parties. Possible professions include:

social researcher

government social researcher

human resources officer

higher education lecturer

politician’s assistant.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Human Resource Management and Psychology

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

9810,

18030, (INT)

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