Postgraduate Study at the Centre for Women's Studies
Founded in 1984, the Centre for Women's Studies at York (CWS) is among the most well-established bases for feminist and gender-oriented teaching and research, both in the UK and internationally.
We adopt a women-centred and interdisciplinary approach to the changing nature of both women's experiences and gender relations. By drawing on a range of disciplines - cultural studies, history, literature, philosophy, politics, sociology, social policy - we explore the differing perspectives each has to offer, as well as the creative tensions between them.
Our taught Masters courses
- Women, Violence and Conflict (MA)
- Women's Studies (MA)
- Women's Studies (Humanities) (MA)
Our research degrees
Why study Women's Studies at York
Interdisciplinary learning
Explore perspectives across disciplines, led by academics actively engaged in a variety of fields.
Extracurricular events
Forge deeper connections with alumni at the CWS and cultivate your learning at our Feminist Research and Careers Skills (FRACS) workshops.
Masters Taster Day
12 March 2025, 1pm to 5pm
Get a taste of why so many people love living and learning at the University of York. Join us on 12 March to:
- check out our campus
- meet your academic department
- speak to our student services teams
- hear postgraduate presentations.
