Overview

The programmes include a well-recognised PhD programme, and a Masters and Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies from one of the top 1% universities in the world.

Careers & Employability

Graduates of the Gender Studies programme at University College Dublin have become central members of local communities, key members of NGOs, employees in public-sector agencies, education and media organisations in roles such as: social researchers, project development managers, lecturers, journalists, and policy and advocacy officers.

Graduates work in Amnesty International, Immigrant Council of Ireland, Crisis Pregnancy Programme, Médecins Sans Frontières, National Broadcasting Authority, RTE, and the National Women’s Council of Ireland.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender Studies: Critical Themes

Gender: Global Concepts

Feminist & Egalitarian Research

Queer Frictions: Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Literature & Culture

Human Rights Law and Equality

Masculinities, Gender and Equality

Development and the Global South

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Public Policy View 40 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Gender Studies Studies programmes, based in School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice at UCD are aimed at, but not exclusive to, applicants who have already completed an undergraduate degree in sociology, politics, history or other relevant fields and are interested in exploring further how gender plays a crucial role in the way we see the world and in how the world is organised.
Applicants are required to have a minimum of a 2.2 Honours or international equivalent in a honours level Bachelors degree (NFQ Level 8). Applicants whose first language is not English also require proof of English language proficiency.

Tuition Fee

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International

21520 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21520 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

7990 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7990 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.

Part Time

EU fee per year - € 5200
nonEU fee per year - € 10760

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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