Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Postgraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Postgraduate courses

Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc Gender Studies is a unique interdisciplinary degree that provides students with critical, advanced knowledge of gender research, theory and practice, based in contemporary intersectional gender and sexuality studies, while also allowing them to develop specialist knowledge in their chosen subject area by enrolling in one of our six pathways (Global Futures, History, History and Socio-Legal Studies, Politics, Philosophy, or International Relations).The MSc Gender Studies & Politics will put questions of power, inequality, and identity at the heart of your studies here at Royal Holloway. Studying this interdisciplinary degree closely aligned with our Gender Institute ) and our Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts specialised in gender research and politics. You’ll have close contact with the academic staff teaching on the course and you’ll receive individual support from your personal tutor from the gender studies teaching team whilst being able to tailor your degree to your interests. Optional modules will cover a range of topics such as gender and protest, international security, analysing international politics, to name a few.Through the MSc Gender Studies & Politics you will:Gain a critical awareness of gender activismStudy general gender studies modules and specialise in your subject of choiceLearn about gender and politics while gaining research skills tailored to your interests and future projectsLearn how gender intersects with inequalities, notably race, sexuality and class, in political and social structures and relationships

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University image

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    27th out of 74 1

    32nd out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    128 59%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    15th

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    38th

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    131 62%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    18th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    75th

    10

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!