University of Bristol - Social Sciences
MSc Gender and International Relations
Bristol, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 29,600 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* home applicants| overseas applicants: 25 july 2025
** overseas full-time | home full-time: GBP 18,700 per year | home part-time two years: GBP 9,350 per year
Key Summary
About: This MSc in Gender and International Relations examines feminism, gender, cultural and sexuality studies and draws on international political economy, civil-military relations, international development and the study of men and masculinities. The University of Bristol, founded in 1876, ranks 8th in the UK and 51st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026).
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter policy, international development, human rights, research and the civil service. Employers include NGOs, charities and government; alumni have worked at Refugee UK, Shelter, Barnardo's, Amnesty International, government departments and the European Parliament. Career opportunities may require an MSc plus internships or volunteering.
This programme examines and deploys perspectives from feminism, gender studies, cultural studies and sexuality studies, along with interdisciplinary research in international political economy, civil-military relations, international development and the study of men and masculinities.
Year 1
- Dissertation
- Theories of International Relations
- Feminism and International Relations
University of Bristol is ranked 8th in the UK and 51st in the world (QS World University rankings 2026)
Bristol graduates are in high demand and have an excellent record of employment following graduation. Students of our MSc programmes go on to pursue varied and interesting careers.
Many sectors - such as the civil service, NGOs and charities - require an MSc and some volunteering or internship experience. Graduates from our programmes have gone on to work for Refugee UK, Shelter, Barnardo's, Amnesty International, government departments and the European Parliament, among others.
from 25th November 2024- 4th of December 2025
Duration
- One year full-time
- Two years part-time