MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation

at London School of Economics

The programme is composed of three compulsory courses to the value of one and a half units and a dissertation, plus optional courses to the equivalent of one and a half units.

(* denotes a half unit) 

Gender Theories: An Interdisciplinary Approach*
Enables you to become familiar with the fullest range of gender theories with particular attention to the intersections of gender, sexuality and race.

Gender, Globalisation and Development: An Introduction*
Considers contemporary theories of globalisation and development and the differences that a gender perspective makes.

And

Globalisation, Gender and Development*
Outlines key contributions to the analysis of power within public policy making processes and examines feminist visions of social change which draw on ideas about capabilities, empowerment, citizenship and gender justice to engage with these policy processes. 

Dissertation
An independent research project on an approved topic of your choice.

Courses to the value of one and a half units from a range of options.
 

Minimum entry requirements for MSc MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation
 

Upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in any discipline. 

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2022/23 for MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation
Home students: £15,816
Overseas students: £24,456

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Gender Studies
Median salary of our PG students six months after graduating: £25,000 

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Public administration and defence
• Education
• Management consultancy activities
• Social work activities
• Employment activities

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2017-18 were the first group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling.

The interdisciplinary nature of gender studies means that graduates are equipped with a broad range of knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of areas. They are able to bring highly desirable gender analysis skills to a wide variety of settings, including: government departments, international institutions (including the EU and World Bank), the media and publishing, charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private consultancy firms, education and research. Many of our graduates continue to study for PhDs and go on to work in academia.