Do you have an interest in any aspect of gender and sexuality? Would you like to acquire an in-depth background knowledge relating to todays societal debates and perspectives around gender and sexuality? If you are keen to learn about, to analyse and to understand SOGI matters in Irish, European and global contexts, then you will enjoy DCUs MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies.
The MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies is a cross-disciplinary postgraduate programme drawing on the latest research in the fields of literary and cultural studies, communications, law and government, history, and philosophy to equip students with the tools and methods to interrogate the complex interrelations between various forms of oppression and discrimination relating to genders and sexualities, as well as opportunities for ownership and empowerment.
At a time which sees an unprecedented rise of populist and far-right mainstream parties, and a shrinking of the realm of socio-sexual freedoms, it has never been more important to provide a multidisciplinary academic space for scientific exchange.
Commitment to diversity and intersectionality lies at the heart of the MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies and the programme is open to students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and with different life trajectories.
We offer a diverse range of modules taught by expert faculty at DCU on topics relating to various areas of gender and sexuality studies, including Womens, Masculinity, and Queer Studies as well as Porn and Crip Studies. Students will develop multi-faceted and in-depth knowledge in these areas and also grow as researchers through a tailored research skills and methodology programme.
Flexibility in the programme structure allows students the opportunity to design their studies according to their own interests and goals. At the end of the course, students will produce a longer piece of original research in the form of a dissertation.
The programme is housed in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Postgraduate students undertaking the MA are encouraged to actively participate in the sexuality-and-gender-related seminars, events and conferences which are organised under the aegis of EROSS@DCU and the DCU Institute for Research on Genders and Sexualities (IRGS).
The MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies prepares graduates for a broad range of possible career pathways, such as cultural and artistic environments, academic research in the form of a PhD, pastoral roles at various levels, public health settings, health education, and more.
Why DCU
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Career Path | Expertise in sexuality, sexual and gender identity and diversity, sexual orientation and practice will meet the career needs of people aiming at or already working in: Career Areas Preparation for doctoral research in: Anthropology Art Management Business Studies Communications Studies Comparative Studies Comparative Literature Drama Studies Film Studies Health History Intercultural Studies Law and Government Media Studies Migration Studies Psychology Sociology Social Work Career Prospects Cultural and artistic environments Civic, charitable or civil organisations focusing on migrancy, homelessness, refugee integration Reproductive health education, research, training, and prevention facilities and organisations Policy makers in research or public policy institutions Media and journalism Service provision and training for service providers in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and Rape Crisis Centres or AIDS/HIV treatment and care centres Human Resources departments of businesses and corporations responsible for the design and implementation of policy/practice pertaining to sexuality, sexual/gender orientation and sexual behaviour Research, policy, and education provision in gay and lesbian agencies and community centres |
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