Master in Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake close on Apr 30, 2027.

The Master in Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies at Trinity College Dublin is a 1-year master's program for students interested in exploring gender and sexuality through multiple disciplines, taught in English, helping students develop critical analytical skills and a deep understanding of historical and cultural contexts.

The curriculum includes core modules like Theories and Methods of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and elective modules such as Medieval Sexualities and Gender Identities, with a dissertation allowing students to conduct in-depth research on a topic of their choice, developing skills like research, analysis, and communication.

Graduates can pursue careers as educators, researchers, advocates, civil servants, or social workers, with employers including universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers, applying their skills in areas like policy development, community outreach, and social justice.