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Gender Studies degrees in the UK

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BA/BA (Hons) Social Sciences BA, BA (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) United Kingdom

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Political Science BA (Hons)

Richmond, The American International University in London United Kingdom

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Sociology (Professional Development) BSc (Hons)

University of East London (UEL) United Kingdom

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History BA (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom

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All Bachelors Degrees in Gender Studies

Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Gender Studies in the UK

Study a Gender Studies degree in the UK in 2025

Gender studies as an academic field looks at gender identity and the representation of different genders. Historically, gender studies has been referred to as women's studies and encompassed topics such as feminism and politics. But over the years, the field has evolved to overlap with other areas, like queer studies and men's studies, and is now inclusive of more people and genders.

There are several career paths associated with a degree in gender studies. These include psychology, healthcare, human resources and public and private sector work, among others.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These could include lectures, seminars and group projects. Modules you study might include:

  • Religion and gender
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Feminism
  • Gender identity

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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