Program Overview
The Sexuality Studies at Dublin City University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sexuality Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,505 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sexuality Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sex Sexuality and Popular Culture
- Representations of Sexuality
- Sexuality Studies Dissertation
- Theoretical Perspectives in Sexuality Studies
- Doing Sexuality Studies Research
- Political Communication: Concepts & Issues
- Science & Society
- Lyric:Sacred and Profane
- Poethics
- Monsters & the Monstrous Contem Lit & Culture
- Working for Inclusion
- Suffering, Survival & Hope
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Uaneen Non-Contributing Module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry to the MA in Sexuality Studies is competitive and normally restricted to graduates who have achieved an upper second class honour degree, or higher from an established university.
In exceptional cases, applicants without a primary degree (or an upper second class degree or higher) may be accepted directly into the programme if they can demonstrate that they possess the equivalent of a good first degree. The following criteria will also be taken into account:
- (a) Work experience in areas related to the field of specialisation
- (b) The quality of the statement of interest provided by each applicant.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,505 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,505 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months