MPhil/PhD in Gender
Programme Code: RPGE
Department: Gender Studies
For students starting this programme of study in 2021/22
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
In addition to progressing with their research, students are expected to take the listed training and transferable skills courses. Students may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with their supervisor.
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Course number, title (unit value) | |
Year 1 | ||
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Training courses |
Compulsory (examined): | |
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Upgrade (first year programme) | |
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Compulsory (not examined): | |
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GI424 Gender Theories: An Interdisciplinary Approach (0.5) | |
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Lectures, seminars and workshops: | |
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GI402 Gender, Knowledge and Research Practice (0.5) | |
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Optional (not examined): | |
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GI499 Dissertation - Independent Research Project (1.0) | |
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Quantitative and/or qualitative training courses provided in the Department of Methodology, as agreed with supervisor. | |
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Audit any course from the Department of Gender Studies menu: | |
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GI403 Gender and Media Representation (0.5) | |
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GI407 Globalisation, Gender and Development (1.0) | |
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GI409 Gender, Globalisation and Development: An Introduction (0.5) | |
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GI410 Screening the Present: contemporary cinema and cultural critique (0.5) # | |
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GI411 Gender, Post/coloniality and Development: Critical Perspectives and New Directions (0.5) # | |
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GI413 Gender, Race and Militarisation (0.5) | |
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GI499 Dissertation - Independent Research Project (1.0) | |
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GV4H3 Feminist Political Theory (0.5) | |
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Audit of relevant courses on other master's programmes with agreement of the supervisor | |
Transferable skills courses |
Compulsory (not examined): | |
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GI500 Doctoral Workshop: Department of Gender Studies (0.0) | |
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Relevant courses provided by the Library, Teaching and Learning Centre and Department of Methodology. | |
Year 2 | ||
Training courses |
Optional (students should agree with their supervisor whether the courses taken will also be examined): | |
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Quantitative and/or qualitative training courses provided in the Department of Methodology as agreed with supervisor. | |
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Audit any course from the Department of Gender Studies menu as above. | |
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Audit of relevant courses on other master's programmes with agreement of the supervisor. | |
Transferable skills courses |
Compulsory (not examined): | |
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GI500 Doctoral Workshop: Department of Gender Studies (0.0) | |
Year 3 | ||
Training courses |
Optional (students should agree with their supervisor whether the courses taken will also be examined): | |
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Quantitative and/or qualitative training courses provided in the Department of Methodology and/or Department of Gender Studies as agreed with supervisor. | |
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Audit any course from the Department of Gender Studies menu as above. | |
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Audit of relevant courses on other master's programmes with agreement of the supervisor. | |
Transferable skills courses |
Compulsory (not examined): | |
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GI500 Doctoral Workshop: Department of Gender Studies (0.0) | |
Year 4 | ||
Training courses |
Optional (examined/not examined): | |
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Quantitative and/or qualitative training courses provided in the Department of Methodology, as agreed with supervisor. | |
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Audit any course from the Department of Gender Studies menu as above. | |
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Audit of relevant courses on other master's programmes with agreement of the supervisor. | |
Transferable skills courses |
Compulsory (not examined): | |
|
GI500 Doctoral Workshop: Department of Gender Studies (0.0) | |
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Progression and upgrade requirements
In the first year students will go through their Upgrade Viva. This is held in the summer term and materials should be submitted by the given date in the handbook. Students submit a draft chapter and a research proposal for consideration by a panel of their supervisor and advisor (and one other person with appropriate expertise). The research proposal follows:
- a draft chapter of up to 10,000 words, normally a literature review which situates the research and intended contribution in the relevant literature;
- a research design document of 4-5 pages outlining the research rationale, research question and objectives, and the ethical, epistemological and methodological issues relevant to the research;
- a 2 page chapter outline of the thesis with an indication of chapter contents;
- a timeline for completion.
The nature of the chapter should be agreed with the supervisor. Both parts of the assessment focus on the student's own research and draw on material and debates engaged in GI424 and GI402 where relevant. Students must the viva before progressing to their second year. If unsuccessful at first sit, students have the opportunity to retake once more at the end of September. Part-time student submissions are calculated pro-rata for Upgrading.
Expectations for successful Upgrading:
- GI402 participation;
- MSc core course GI424 attendance;
- GI500 training seminars participation;
- additional relevant course(s) attendance;
- regular supervision meetings participation;
- Events: Research Seminars, Public Lectures, Third Year Presentations attendance.
Having successfully Upgraded, all students will have an annual review with their supervisor and advisor to ensure satisfactory progress.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.
