Program Overview
The Gender at University of Limerick 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 Gender 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 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gender 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
- Theoretical Approaches to Gender, Culture & Society I
- Feminist Approaches to Research
- Qualitative Methods I
- Sex, Family & Gender in Eighteenth Century Ireland & Britain
- Researching Social Exclusion
- Gender, Sexuality & Irish Writing
- Comparative Literature: Cultural Construction of the Past
- Theoretical Approaches to Gender, Culture & Society II
- Thesis Writing
- Feminism(s), Diaspora & Multiculturalism
- Feminist Literary Theory
- Researching Social Change,
- Feminist Perspectives on Conflict and Development Issues
- Utopian Theory and Texts
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Primary degree in a relevant discipline with First or Second Class Honours or an approved equivalent qualification (Primary Degree: Level 8 NQAI). Candidates must be proficient in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,708 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick 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 University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick 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- Start Date May 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months