Master of Gender, Society and Culture (Preparatory Programme)

Course Title

MQF Level

Not Applicable

Duration and Credits

1 Year

30 to 60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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The aim of this programme is to introduce you to key issues and theories relating to gender and sexualities. The programme has a predominantly taught component, and a research element in the form of a long essay. You are expected to cover all the prescribed readings and participate in all activities related to the programme. You are advised to keep pace with the work set, allowing sufficient time for any research work and/or revision. Depending on the qualification submitted on entry, the Board will require you to register for the set compulsory study-units. The Board may also ask you to register for other study-units which together with the compulsory study-units will amount to a maximum total of 60 ECTS credits.

All students accepted to join the preparatory programme shall be required to register for the following compulsory study-units. Depending on the qualification submitted on entry, the Board may also require students to register for other study-units to a maximum total of 60 ECTS credits.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GRS3000	Long Essay	8 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GDS1009	Gender, Sociology and Politics	6 ECTS
GDS2002	The Intersectionality of Inequality	4 ECTS
GRS2006	Gender, Sexuality and Religion	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GDS3003	Gender, Culture and the Body	4 ECTS
GRS2005	Sexual and Gender Diversity for Social Wellbeing	4 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Gender, Society and Culture - M.A. (M. GSC) - under the auspices of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

demonstrate a deep understanding and knowledge of research and theories relating to gender and sexualities;

show that you can critically evaluate and review existing literature and research in relation to gender and sexualities;

demonstrate an ability to plan, manage and conduct appropriate research in the required fields;

be able to analyse and interpret findings, while identifying trends, and new phenomena;

be able to document, communicate and share findings with colleagues, lecturers and the general public in class and during public presentations;

be able to collate, document and present a research abiding with academic standards.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 4,250 - Eur 8,500 (depending on the number of study units registered for)

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Equality, diversity and inclusion experts within human resources;

gender and diversity experts working in institutions such as NCPE, MSC, Human Rights Directorate;

gender equality plan designer and implementer;

Policy maker in gender and sexualities.

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