The MA Gender Studies (Middle East Pathway) is our newest pathway degree yet, and is introduced at a time when SOAS is celebrating its 100 years anniversary. Its main goal is to re-focus discussions related to gender and sexuality to the unique and rich region of the Middle East. This pathway coincides with the increased relevance of the Middle East to the disciplines of development and International Relations, in addition to its omnipresence in mainstream news and media.
Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings
Start of programme: September
Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time
Who is this programme for?:
The pathway caters for students who would like to obtain a critical lens to the current issues and debates within the study of gender in the Middle East, and will appeal to both students who are interested in the relevant academic discussions and those who are interested in political and activist dimensions.
Email: sk151@soas.ac.uk
Entry requirements
- We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.
- duration:
- One calendar year (full-time), or two or three years (part-time, daytime only)
Fees 2021/22
- UK fees:
- £10,970
- Overseas fees:
- £21,560
Fees for 2021/22 entrants. This is a Band 2 fee. The fees are per academic year. Please note that fees go up each year. Further details can be found in the Fees and Funding tab on this page or in the Registry Postgraduate Tuition Fees page
Introducing MA in Gender Studies with special reference to the Middle East
Course convenor Sabina Allouche discusses how she first became interested in Gender Studies and what students can expect who join the MA in Gender Studies with special reference to the Middle East programme.
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Q&A with Sabina Allouche, convenor of the MA in Gender Studies with reference to the Middle East
This pathway degree is inter-disciplinary and combines a number of methodologies which include anthropological, legal, and economical approaches. Students are expected to submit weekly reaction papers, hold presentations in class and complete a 12,000 words dissertation. Students are strongly encouraged to engage with the centre by initiating activities and sharing their thoughts with fellow students and staff alike.
The MA Gender Studies (Middle East Pathway) consists of one calendar year (full-time), or two or three years (part-time, daytime only).
Students must take 180 credits comprised of 120 taught credits (including core and option modules) and a 60 credit dissertation.
Dissertation
Taught Component
Core Modules
Please Note: Gender theory and the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East (15PGNC002) needs to be completed successfully for the achievement of an exit award.
All students will take the following two core modules:
Compulsory Modules
All students will take the following two compulsory modules
Guided Options
All students will take the modules to the value of 30 credits from List 1 below
AND
All students will take the modules to the value of 15 credits from List 2 below
Students may select 30 credits from SOAS online-learning modules. This is subject to approval from the programme convenor
List of modules (subject to availability)
List 1
Please Note: 15PANH024 Issues in the Anthropology of Gender cannot be combined with 15PDSH010 Gender & Development
UCL Optional Module
Gender in Policy & Planning (15 Credits)
Programme Specification
Important notice
The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. If you are a current student you can find structure information on the previous year link at the top of the page or through your Department. Please read the important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules.
Tuition Fees
Full details of postgraduate tuition fees can be found on the Registry's Postgraduate Tuition Fees page.
This is a Band 2 tuition fee.
Fees for 2021/22 entrants. The fees below are per academic year. Fees go up each year, therefore, your tuition fee in your second & subsequent years of study will be higher. Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.
Full-time |
Part-time 2 Years |
Part-time 3 Years |
UK Students |
Overseas Students |
UK Students |
Overseas Students |
UK Students |
Overseas Students |
£10,970 |
£21,560 |
£5,485 |
£10,780 |
£3,657 |
£7,190 |
Scholarships
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For further details and information on external scholarships visit the Scholarships section