Gender studies explores treatments of human gender and sexuality in various theoretical and practical contexts. Student should expect to focus on gender while exploring any number of related subjects, such as law, literature and biology.

Courses are individual classes that can be taken at universities, colleges, junior colleges, and trade schools worldwide. For even greater flexibility, many schools also offer online classes. Students can take individual classes or pursue degree programs.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.