Gender, Sexuality and Culture University College Dublin

Overview

The Gender, Sexuality and Culture programme at University College Dublin offers an intellectually rigorous environment for the study of how gender and sexuality are represented in literature, film, and drama. Students engage with diverse theoretical frameworks to analyse cultural production and its intersection with power structures like race and class. This Master of Arts degree encourages socially engaged criticism and independent research through a dedicated minor thesis project.

Why Gender, Sexuality and Culture at University College Dublin?

This innovative programme stands out for its interdisciplinary approach to the literary and cultural study of identity. Students benefit from the expertise of a stellar faculty within the UCD College of Arts and Humanities, gaining access to a wide range of global literary and cultural texts. The curriculum is designed to transform students into proficient researchers who can challenge contemporary understandings of queer, heterosexual, and transgender identities. The university provides a supportive academic environment that fosters the confidence necessary for students to transition into doctoral research or professional roles.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

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

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Gender and Sexuality in Theory and Representation
• Public Humanities and Ireland
• Queer Frictions
• World-Systems, World-Literature
• Masculinities, Gender and Equality
• Gender, Sexuality, and the Body
• Decoloniality and Intersectionality Thinking
• Stardom, Celebrity & Media Culture
• Queering Global Challenges

Careers with Gender, Sexuality and Culture

Graduates from this programme often pursue careers with a specific focus on equality, diversity, and gender issues. Many find success in the arts, heritage, and museum sectors, or take on creative production roles in theatre and dance. The analytical and writing skills developed at the university are highly valued in media, journalism, and broadcasting. Additionally, alumni work within non-governmental organisations, international aid charities, and the public sector, including government and EU bodies. The programme also serves as a robust foundation for those wishing to progress to PhD studies in the humanities or social sciences.