Postgraduate research in Sexuality and Gender Studies is a truly interdisciplinary collaboration, led by leading international academics from a range of disciplines, each bringing their specific expertise to the subject. Research can focus on topics including: feminist theory, masculinity studies, queer theory, postcolonial theory, psychoanalysis, ethnography, sexology, and criminology. Scholarships for entry The University of Birmingham is proud to offer a range of scholarships for our postgraduate programmes.
Each scholarship has its own specific deadlines and eligibility criteria. Please familiarise yourself with the information on individual scholarship webpages prior to submitting an application. Explore our scholarships. We offer two postgraduate research-only programmes, whether you are looking to complete your academic studies with a PhD or pursue your research at Masters level. At Birmingham, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research students also have the opportunity to learn graduate academic languages free of charge, to support your studies.
My supervisors are extremely supportive and understanding, while there is a great sense of community on campus. The research culture here at Birmingham is thriving and it is exciting to be part of that. The College of Arts and Law offers excellent support to its postgraduates, from libraries and research spaces, to careers support and funding opportunities.
Learn more about your postgraduate experience. The same fees apply to both campus-based and distance learning study. The distance learning programme also includes one fully-funded visit to campus in the first year of study. The above fees quoted are for one year only; for those studying over two or more years, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
The final fee will be announced by Research Councils UK in spring Eligibility for UK or international fees can be verified with Admissions. Learn more about fees for international students. Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding.
