Course Description
Gender and Women’s Studies (M.Phil.)
The M.Phil. in Gender and Women’s Studies provides a critical understanding of the current scholarship on the position and representation of gender in society. Drawing on insights and perspectives from a number of academic fields within the Humanities and Social Sciences, the course is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, training students to research across a range of disciplines. Its students acquire a deep understanding of the cultural contexts in which theories of gender are produced, performed and negotiated and an ability to use primary source material as well as critical theories and scholarship. The course also hones the sort of analytical, written, and verbal communication skills that are highly valued and effective in a many different careers.
All students take the core modules Gender Theories, and Approaches and Methods to Gender Research, which provide a grounding in key approaches and skills. Students choose further modules from a wide range of electives.
Closing Date: 31st May 2022
College | Trinity College Dublin |
Course Location | Dublin |
Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
Course Category | Arts & Humanities |
Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
Awarding Body Details | M.Phil. |
Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
Entry Requirements | Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours bachelor degree or equivalent (for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. Since places on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment. Offers will be made on a rolling basis. Should places remain unfilled, later applications may be considered. |
Phone | +353-1-896 2225/1791 |