PGCert Sexuality and Gender Studies (Distance Learning)
Online
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 8,727 **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* deadline for all students
** £8,727 part-time international | £3,633 UK
Introduction
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of sexuality and gender studies for continuing professional development, a career change or to begin further research in the field. Access our research expertise from your home and study alongside employment or other commitments.
At Birmingham, we offer a genuinely interdisciplinary programme where you'll get to explore the fields of Sexuality Studies and Gender Studies together and deepen your knowledge in both areas.
Our Sexuality and Gender Studies network brings together academics working across disciplines. We'll encourage you to think about representations of gender and sexuality in a range of subject areas and academic fields. You'll cover various critical theories, including feminist, sexuality, gender, intersectionality, and critical race perspectives.
- Our interdisciplinary network of scholars in Sexuality and Gender Studies brings together academics from across the University who each teach in their own area of expertise.
- Understand different critical theories of sexuality and gender - ideal if you're interested in a career related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Study from anywhere in the world at a time that suits you. All the resources for the course are available online so you can fit your studies around work and other commitments.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Scholarships for international students
At Birmingham, we believe in removing all barriers to education, so all of our talented students can achieve their full potential. As an international student you can take advantage of our wide range of University run scholarships as well as the many scholarships and bursaries from external funding organizations.
Curriculum
Please visit the course webpage below for up-to-date information on modules.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
By studying a postgraduate degree in Sexuality and Gender Studies at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include critical thinking abilities, presentation skills and the ability to independently manage your time.
Our Sexuality and Gender graduates enter many roles, including:
- Secondary school teacher
- Communications assistant
- Marketing executive
Employers our Sexuality and Gender graduates have worked for include:
- Secondary schools
- NHS trusts
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Program delivery
At Birmingham, research and teaching go hand-in-hand. Lecturers and professors continue to research in their field, offering valuable expertise in Sexuality and Gender Studies. You'll study online and access materials designed by academic staff in the Department.
- Taught modules - each module represents a total of 200 hours of study time, including preparatory reading, homework and assignment preparation.
- Resources are uploaded in advance so you can complete activities and take part in discussions whenever suits you.
- Have access to short videos and guided reading for you to work through at your own pace.
- Consult academic staff in Birmingham via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.