Overview

About the program

Students in the Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics program at University of Connecticut study the political identities forged through historical and ongoing struggle by nations of people for whom the Americas were home prior to the 15th century. These struggles, while involving responses to being racialized, focus foremost on interrupted and forcibly severed relations to land.

In this program, you will:

Gain experience that will increase your competitiveness on the job market, whether you work in academia, industry, or the public sector.
Be mentored by strong faculty researchers.
Join a community of graduate students from across the University.
Develop the ability to think, write, and teach about the relationships between indigeneity, race, ethnicity, and politics in the U.S. and globally.
Craft dissertation projects compatible with contemporary demands of academic book publishing markets.

Programme Structure

Courses

Critical Race Theory
American Indian Law
Racism and Ethnic Oppressions
Urban Policy Louise Simmons
World Literature in English
American Ethnic Literature
International Organization and Law
Black Feminist Theory and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for the IIREP master’s degree program are reviewed on a rolling basis; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Political Science View 91 other Masters in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduate application form
An official transcript with degree and conferral date (if applicable) displayed, from all undergraduate and graduate academic institutions
Two letters of recommendation that speak specifically to the applicant’s research potential and interest in/commitment to intersectional indigeneity, race, ethnicity, and politics (when you enter the name and contact information of your letter writer, a prompt link will be sent to them so that they can upload their letter)
A personal statement outlining the applicant’s aims for seeking admission in the program
A writing sample

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47 USD / year

≈ 47 USD / year
Out-of-State

47500 USD / year

≈ 47500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47500 USD / year

≈ 47500 USD / year

Living costs

Storrs

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Courses

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Storrs

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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