University of Bath invites applications for MA Gender and Politics

The session will commence from September 2024 and the application deadline for this course is June 30 2024.

The University of Bath has opened its applications for an MA in Gender and Politics for the academic year 2024-25. 

This course welcomes students from different undergraduate backgrounds. It is ideal for individuals seeking to develop their knowledge and understanding of the intersection between gender and politics at a national and international level, and those with an interest in how this interlinks with policy-making, politics, international relations, and political theory. 

Graduates of the MA Gender and Politics course will be well-placed to work in gender policy roles, international organisations, multinational corporations, public bodies and think tanks. Graduates may also wish to consider taking their studies further with a PhD Politics, Languages and International Studies.

Students will learn about a variety of subjects, such as the politics of gender inequality, gender representation in politics, the role that gender plays in international peace and reconciliation, the advancement of gender equality in electoral organizations, and the role of gender in transitional justice. Topics are delivered in a global context ensuring they are relevant to students from different backgrounds. 

Eligibility Criteria for MA Gender and Politics

Candidates should typically have a Bachelor's degree, in a social sciences discipline, with a final overall result of at least First Class. Due to the number of different grading scales in use, candidates should upload a copy of the grading scale used by their institution, along with their transcript, when they submit their application. It may be possible to consider applicants with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where there is substantial relevant professional experience. They will be required to submit a personal statement with details about the relevance of their academic qualification for the course, an explanation as to why they want to pursue the course and they should outline their future aspirations. The English language requirements are a minimum of either a 6.5 IELTS score with no less than 6.0 in all components, a Pearson Test of English Academic score of 62 with no less than 59 in any element, or a TOEFL IBT score of 90 overall with a minimum of 21 in all 4 components. Students who have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English, and achieved at least 75% for English in their Indian 12th Standard examinations, may be able to submit evidence of this instead. Other accepted language qualifications are detailed on the University website.

Fees Structure

Developed by the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies, in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, the fees for this course are £26,500 for Indian students starting in September 2024. Students pay a £1,000 deposit after receiving their offer, this will be deducted from tuition fees on registering to start the course.

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