MSc Gender History

Institution University of Edinburgh
Method At the institution
Location Edinburgh
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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MSc Gender History

Entry requirements Entry Requirements A very good first degree - at least 2:1 honours level, GPA 3.4 or equivalent - in History or a related discipline is normally required.
Academic title MSc Gender History
Course description Programme

Gender History has proved in recent years to be one of the most exciting and innovative areas of research, drawing as it does on the disciplines of social/political history, social and cultural anthropology, and literature. It is now recognised that an awareness of gender practices and discourses is integral to an understanding of political, economic, social and cultural changes and transformations.

This MSc explores aspects of gender history from the classical and early medieval period to the contemporary era, focusing not only on Britain and Europe but also other areas of the non-western world such as East Asia. It draws upon the expertise of several members of the History subject area who have research interests, teaching experience and experience of postgraduate supervision in this area.

Learning Outcomes

Students who follow this programme will:

    * understand key historiographical issues and debates in gender history;
    * analyse, assimilate and critically deploy primary historical sources and relevant secondary literature in gender history;
    * develop skills in oral presentation and participation in group discussions;
    * define a topic in gender history and undertake independent research of source material;
    * write up the research findings in a coherent and structured way.

How You Will Be Taught

The course will be taught through a combination of small-group seminars, one-to-one supervision and independent research. Students will take three compulsory courses (two training courses common to all MSc students and a core course) in addition to a selection of module courses on gender history. The course is examined through coursework (totalling 18,000 words) and a dissertation of 12,000 words.