Women's Studies (MA)

The Master of Arts in Women's Studies at University College Cork is a unique and innovative program that provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the complex cultural, economic, political, and social issues that affect women around the world. This one-year program emphasizes critical thinking and analysis while also providing students with hands-on experience through practical field research methods. The curriculum is diverse and covers a wide range of topics such as feminist theory, gender justice, reproductive rights, gender equity, and gender violence. Graduates from this program will have the knowledge and skills needed to make an impact in their respective fields or pursue further studies leading towards advanced degrees such as PhDs or other related subjects like law or sociology. With excellent job prospects for graduates in areas such as social work, education, human rights advocacy, public policy making, media & communications, politics & activism; this program provides students with an ideal opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards enhancing gender equality worldwide.