Centre for Gender Studies

MA Gender Studies (Middle East Pathway) (2022 entry)

Select year of entry: 2022 2021

Overview

Overview and entry requirements

The MA Gender Studies (Middle East Pathway) programme is our newest pathway degree yet, and is introduced at a time when SOAS is celebrating its 100 years anniversary. The main goal of this programme 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.

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.

See Centre for Gender Studies

Why study MA Gender Sudies at SOAS?

By selection of courses to suit the academic needs of each student, the MA in Gender Studies programme can provide:

Specialised research training MA in Gender Studies, perhaps including a relevant language. This pathway is suitable for students contemplating advanced postgraduate research in Gender Studies with regard to regional specialisation.
A programme for students with some background in Women's Studies, Gender Studies, and Area Studies, who wish to enhance their knowledge of gender in relation to cross-cultural issues
A special interest MA, which enables students to study in depth gender issues in relation to a particular regional or disciplinary specialisation.

Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings

Start of programme: September

Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time

Email: sk151@soas.ac.uk

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in social science of humanities subject. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

Please see our 'postgraduate entry requirements' page for Overseas and EU qualifications and equivalencies.

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duration:: One calendar year (full-time), or two or three years (part-time, daytime only)

Fees 2022/23

Home students fees:: £11,980

Overseas students fees:: £23,400

Fees for 2022/23 entrants. This is a Band 1 fee. The fees are per academic year. Please note that fees go up each year. Further details can be found on the Postgraduate tuition fees page

Convenors

Dr Sophie Chamas Convenor

Q&A

Introducing MA in Gender Studies Middle East pathway

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

Structure

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

Module	Code	Credits	Term
Dissertation in gender studies	15PGNC999	60	Full Year

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:

Module	Code	Credits	Term
Gender theory and the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East	15PGNC002	30	Full Year
Dissertation Methods for Gender Studies	15PGNH008	15	Term 2

Compulsory Modules

All students will take the following two compulsory modules

Module	Code	Credits	Term
Gender, Protest, and Revolution in the Middle East	15PGNH001	15	Term 1

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

Module	Code	Credits	Term
Gender and the Law of War	15PGNH005	15	Term 1
Queering Migrations and Diasporas	15PGNH002	15	Term 2
Gender and Development	15PDSH010	15	Term 1
Gender and the Law of Peace	15PGNH013	15	Term 2
Historical Perspectives on Gender in Asia, Africa and the Middle East	15PHIH029	15	Term 2
Queer Politics in Asia, Africa and the Middle East	15PGNH007	15	Term 2
Genders and Sexualities in South East Asian Film	15PSEH011	15	Term 1
Gender, Sexuality and the Law: Selected Topics

UCL Optional Module

Gender in Policy & Planning (15 Credits)

Module	Code	Credits	Term
Civil society, social movements and the development process	15PDSH001	15	Term 2
750B Ethnographic Locations: East Asia	15PANH062	15
750A Ethnographic Locations: Sub-Saharan Africa	15PANH063	15	Term 2
750C Ethnographic Locations: Near and Middle East	15PANH067	15
Critical Perspectives on Palestine Studies I: History and Politics	15PNMH006	15	Term 1
Critical Perspectives on Palestine Studies II: Culture and Society	15PNMH007	15	Term 2
Violence, Justice and the Politics of Memory	15PPOH019	15	Term 1

Programme Specification

MA Gender Studies (Middle East Pathway) Programme Specification 2018/19 (pdf; 227kb)

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.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching & Learning

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.

Learning resources

SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, attracting scholars from all over the world. The Library houses over 1.2 million volumes, together with significant archival holdings, special collections and a growing network of electronic resources.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Fees for 2022/23 entrants, per academic year (Band 1 tuition fee)

Full-time		Part-time 2 Years		Part-time 3 Years
Home Students	Overseas Students	Home Students	Overseas Students	Home Students	Overseas Students
£11,980	£23,400	£5,990	£11,700	£3,955	£7,725

Fees go up each year, therefore, your tuition fee in your second and subsequent years of study will be higher.

Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.

For full details of postgraduate tuition fees see our postgraduate tuition fees page.