Intersectional Gender Studies
Entry requirements
You are admissible if you have completed a Bachelor's degree from a Research University in the field of:
- Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Communication Science, Pedagogical Sciences, Psychology etc.)
- Humanities (e.g. Art History, Arts and Culture Studies, Communication and Information Sciences, History, Language and Culture, Media and Culture, Linguistics etc.)
- Management Sciences (e.g. Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration etc.)
- Gender & Diversity Studies
- Women's Studies
- Sexuality Studies
- Disability Studies
- Migration Studies
- Postcolonial Studies
- Or a similar curriculum
Language requirements
In order to take part in this programme, you need to be proficient in both written and spoken English. Students with a Bachelor's degree obtained in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States, where the language of instruction was English, are exempted from the language requirements. Other candidates need to have obtained a language certificate.
Check our website for detailed admission requirements.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Are you interested in issues of diversity, inequality and social justice? Become an expert in intersectional research and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Make a difference - start here!
Please note: this programme starts in September 2026. You can apply for this programme from October 2025.
Something for you?
- Explore complex topics like diversity, inequalities and social justice through an intersectional and interdisciplinary lens.
- Engage in interactive seminars and workshops, developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Conduct research on real-world issues, with opportunities to (re)design and evaluate inclusive interventions.
- Build a professional network and gain practical experience through serious gaming and assignments for organisations.
- Choose your research topics and elective courses to align the study programme with your interests and career goals.
What will you learn?
This Intersectional Gender Studies programme provides you with an interdisciplinary and intersectional perspective, combining insights from cultural studies, sociology, political sciences, and social psychology, among others.
You will learn to analyse how social categories such as gender, race, disability and class intersect and shape inequalities at individual, structural, and cultural levels. The programme includes hands-on research projects where you apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, such as the gender pay gap, unequal access to healthcare, and biases in artificial intelligence.
You will critically reflect on existing policy interventions and assess their effectiveness in addressing these layered issues. By the end of your studies, you will be equipped to (re)design policies and interventions that are inclusive and responsive to the complexities of societal inequality.
Future career opportunities
By the end of your studies, you'll be equipped to drive social change and promote greater equality in your professional career. Career prospects include positions in policy development, research, consultancy, and advocacy within governmental bodies, NGOs, educational institutions, and cultural organisations. You'll be in high demand as an expert capable of designing and implementing inclusive, intersectional solutions across various sectors.
Information for international students
Application deadlines
Non-EU/EEA students
- The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
- The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.
EU/EEA students
- The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.
Fees and funding
Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.
NL Scholarship (for prospective students)
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Study Information Team
- study-information@ru.nl