MA Women's Studies
Explore the challenges, developments and possibilities of this evolving subject. You'll address a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to women's and gender studies, challenging your assumptions and academic understanding.
This MA offers the opportunity to study the complex issues and debates within women’s studies and gain a critical understanding of the intersections between feminist thought and wider social and cultural debates. An emphasis on practical research and feminist methodologies will equip you with the advanced research skills to enable you to conduct a substantial piece of independent research.
Founded in 1984, the Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS) at York is the home to a thriving international community where you’ll study alongside prominent academics in an array of related fields, from queer studies to feminist theory, political violence, activism, and masculinity. You’ll benefit from interdisciplinary teaching and research which is supported by the departments of English and Related Literature and Sociology.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Whatever your career aspirations, we can help you stand out from the crowd.
Our Best University Employability Strategy award from the Target Jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2018 recognises that students from all backgrounds achieve consistently outstanding outcomes at York. Our excellent provision of careers and employability support helps to ensure these outcomes.
Shape your future
During your time studying at York, we offer tailored support and advice to help you understand your options and plan for a career you’ll thrive in.
The following range of York Futures activities has been carefully created with your career journey in mind. From one-to-one advice and skills programmes to careers fairs and internships - we’re here to support you towards your goals. Whether that's graduate employment or further study, we're here to help.
Discover your strengths
Find out more about yourself, and identify careers that suit your strengths with the York Strengths Programme.
- Take part in York Strengths to discover what you’re good at, what you love to do and how to use this knowledge to plan your time at York and gain the skills and experience that employers want.
- Join York Strengths Online, our interactive course that enables you to discover (and review) your strengths at your own pace, and in a place to suit you.
- Come to a York Strengths Development Day session and get feedback from specialists to help you develop your strengths.
Make the most of opportunities outside the classroom, to get a better sense of the career that's right for you. There's lots to try:
- broaden your skill set through volunteering, societies and clubs
- discover work experience opportunities
- develop your business ideas with Enterprise at York, who offer funding and workspaces to make your ideas a success
- visit the Careers Team to receive expert careers advice and support to kick start your career journey.
Tap into our culture of innovation and make the connections to kick start your career:
- meet employers at a range of campus events and annual careers fairs
- engage with professional alumni networks and find a career mentor through York Profiles & Mentors
- connect with business advisers through Enterprise at York
- gain summer internships or paid project-based internships with local employers
- engage with top employers through our network, including recruiters at Aviva, BT, Deloitte, L’Oréal and Santander.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For a postgraduate taught course such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution.
- A score of 60 per cent is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
- A score of 50 per cent is considered comparable to a UK 2:2
English language
Minimum requirement
- IELTS 7.0 minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components
- C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency 176, minimum 176 in Writing and 169 in all other components
- Duolingo 110, minimum 110 in production and 100 in all other components
- LanguageCert B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
- PTE Academic 61, minimum 61 in Writing and 55 in all other components
- TOEFL 87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components
- Trinity ISE III Merit in all components
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
19950 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: 22 GBP
Similar Programs
- MA Women's Studies by Research at University of York
- MPhil Women's Studies at University of York
- MA by Research in Theatre at University of York
- MA by Research in Screenwriting at University of York
- MA by Research in Interactive Media at University of York
- MSc by Research in Interactive Media at University of York