Gender Studies University College Dublin

Overview

The Gender Studies programme at University College Dublin offers a sophisticated and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex dynamics of feminisms, masculinities, and sexualities. This curriculum is designed to provide students with a global and intersectional perspective on how discrimination and power operate within modern society. By engaging with diverse academic traditions, participants develop the critical tools necessary to challenge systemic inequalities.

Why Gender Studies at University College Dublin?

With a history spanning over thirty years, this programme is one of the most established of its kind in Ireland and maintains a prestigious international reputation. Students benefit from a faculty composed of global experts with backgrounds in anthropology, law, politics, and sociology. The teaching staff are deeply involved in international policy-making and social advocacy, ensuring that the academic content is grounded in real-world engagement and activism.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22600 per year
• European fee: EUR 9330 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines core theoretical foundations with a variety of specialised topics. Modules may include:

• Gender Studies: Critical Themes
• Decoloniality and Intersectionality Thinking
• Feminist & Egalitarian Research
• Masters Research Project
• Masculinities, Gender and Equality
• Gender, Sexuality, and the Body; The Politics of Belonging
• Gender & the Political System
• Queer Frictions: Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Literature & Culture
• Human Rights Law and Equality

Careers with Gender Studies

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for influential roles in the public sector, non-governmental organisations, and media. Many alumni have secured positions as policy and advocacy officers, social researchers, and project development managers. The skills gained during the course allow for successful transitions into professional environments focused on social justice and equality.

Former students have gone on to work for high-profile organisations such as Amnesty International, the National Women’s Council of Ireland, and Médecins Sans Frontières. Others have pursued careers in journalism and broadcasting with entities like RTE or have entered academia as lecturers. The programme provides a robust foundation for those looking to lead change in local and international communities.