Master of Arts in Gender Studies
Explore intersectional feminisms, sexualities, and global social justice through a rigorous interdisciplinary master's programme.
Best for:Best for graduates in sociology, politics, or history seeking advanced interdisciplinary training in gender theory and social justice.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Gender Studies at University College Dublin offers a dynamic and rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum examining feminisms, sexualities, masculinities, and global activisms. Grounded in a decolonial and intersectional perspective, the programme equips students with a sophisticated understanding of how oppression and discrimination operate across economic, political, and social spheres. Hosted within the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, the course welcomes applicants from diverse humanities and social science backgrounds. Students complete coursework designed to critically analyze how gender shapes world views and societal organization.
What you'll do
- Engage critically with interdisciplinary core and elective modules in gender studies
- Participate in seminars and workshops focusing on feminisms, sexualities, and power structures
- Examine global and intersectional perspectives on social, political, and economic inequality
- Produce written assignments and research projects demonstrating advanced critical analysis
Requirements
Degree required: Honours Bachelors degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum 2.2 grade or international equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency.
Instruction: English
- Critical thinking and analytical writing demonstrated through prior academic work
- Foundational knowledge in sociology, politics, history, or related fields
- Capacity to engage with complex theoretical frameworks and intersectional scholarship
- Open to domestic (EEA) applicants for both full-time and part-time study
- Open to international (Non-EEA) applicants for full-time study only
- Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate qualification (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent)
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Submit an online application through the university graduate admissions portal. Ensure you include contact details for two academic or professional referees and a personal statement outlining your motivation for joining the programme.
- CV
- Personal statement
- BSc or BA transcripts
- 2 reference letters
- English language proficiency certificate
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