Centre for Gender Studies

MA Transnational Queer Feminist Politics with special reference to the Middle East (2022 entry)

Previously titled MA Gender and Sexuality with special ref to the Middle East

Select year of entry: 2022 2021

Overview

Overview and entry requirements

The MA Transnational Queer Feminist Politics with special reference to the Middle East at SOAS is a unique programme, its principal aim being to re-focus issues prioritised in western Gender Studies and the study of sexuality on the complex specificities of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. The programme offers the specialised study of gender and sexuality in relation to the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, together with rigorous training in, and questioning of, contemporary gender theory. In terms of gender theory, it offers a solid foundation with sufficient breadth and depth to facilitate a range of specialist pathways. In terms of specialisation, it draws on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars of Asian, African and Middle Eastern Studies at SOAS.

Gender Studies is widely regarded by a range of employers as an excellent training, equipping holders of the degree with a range of relevant employable skills. The Transnational Queer Feminist Politics with special reference to the Middle East at SOAS aims to cater for students with a variety of backgrounds and objectives:

those coming from Women’s Studies or Gender Studies who wish to engage more deeply with gender theory in relation to regional specialisation and to connect this with the societies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East
those coming from Asian, African or Middle Eastern Studies who wish to incorporate the study of gender and sexuality into their own areas of expertise
those having previously trained in particular disciplines, such as Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, History, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology, Refugee/Diaspora Studies.

See Centre for Gender Studies

Why study MA Transnational Queer Feminist Politics (Middle East) at SOAS

specialised research training in Gender Studies, in addition to focused study of sexuality as well as gender and sexual diversity. This pathway is suitable for students considering advanced postgraduate research in Gender Studies with a regional specialisation
a broad MA programme for students with some background in Women’s Studies, Gender Studies, and Area Studies etc. who wish to enhance their knowledge of gender in relation to cross-cultural issues raised by appreciation of the relationship between gender and sexuality in various legal and political contexts
a special interest MA, which enables students to study gender issues in depth in relation to a particular regional or disciplinary specialisation alongside the acquisition of knowledge of emergent and contemporary study of sexuality in cross-cultural contexts.

Venue: Russell Square: College Buildings

Start of programme: September intake only

Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time

Email: sc118@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). 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

Structure

As part of the programme students are required to attend regular seminars organised by the Centre for Gender Studies, details of which are included in the handbook and further details of which are advertised on the Centre’s website and notice board.

As part of the course, the Centre for Gender Studies offers integrated work experiences in the form of internships with relevant organizations such as Women Living Under Muslim World (WLUML), the Council for the Assistance of Academic Refugees (CARA) and other organisations as well as with the Centre for Gender Studies itself.

Dissertation

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

Taught Component

Core Modules

All students will take the following four 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
Queer Politics in Asia, Africa and the Middle East	15PGNH007	15	Term 2
Transnationalising Queer, Trans and Disability Studies	15PGNH016	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 15 credits from list of modules (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)

Module	Code	Credits	Term
Gender and the Law of War	15PGNH005	15	Term 1
Queering Migrations and Diasporas	15PGNH002	15	Term 2
Gender, Protest, and Revolution in the Middle East	15PGNH001	15	Term 1
Gender and Development	15PDSH010	15	Term 1
Historical Perspectives on Gender in Asia, Africa and the Middle East	15PHIH029	15	Term 2
Genders and Sexualities in South East Asian Film	15PSEH011	15	Term 1
Gender, Sexuality and Law: Theories and Methodologies	15PLAH062	15	Term 1
Gender, Sexuality and Law: Selected Topics	15PLAH061	15	Term 2

NOTE: 15PANH024 Issues in the Anthropology of Gender is not to be combined with 15PDSH010 Gender & Development

UCL Optional Module

Gender in Policy & Planning (30 Credits)

Programme Specification

MA Transnational Queer Feminist Politics with special reference to the Middle East Programme Specification 2020/21 (pdf; 284kb)

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

Materials

Students will have access to a wealth of study resources available in the SOAS Library and in nearby institutions such as the British Library, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University College London Library and Senate House Library.

Teaching & Learning

Modules are taught by a combination of methods, principally lectures, tutorial classes, seminars and supervised individual study projects.

Each taught modules has its own approved methods of assessment, designed to address the particular learning outcomes of that course. Assessment methods may include essays, weekly reaction papers, unseen, seen or take-home examinations, research projects, individual or group presentations, translations, learning journals, oral examinations, as appropriate.

Students are also required to attend regular seminars organised by the Centre for Gender Studies, details of which are included in the handbook and further details of which are advertised on the Centre’s website and notice board.

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.