Gender Studies University of Cyprus
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time | 4 semester | find out | find out | €5125 in total |
Course overview
Inaugurated in 2012, in parallel with the Gender Studies Center and the Unesco Chair in Gender Equality, the Master's Program in Gender Studies is the only graduate program in women's studies in Cyprus. The goal of the Master's Program is to offer comprehensive academic knowledge in gender and sexuality studies and to contribute to the academic development of the relevant fields of inquiry. It interrogates and envisions alternatives to patriarchal social structures, institutions, ideologies and relationships. Also, it challenges perceptions of and reconceptualizes understandings and approaches to gender, sexuality, body, culture, materiality, discourse and the human-nonhuman distinction in traditional academic disciplines.
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who strive to build firm scholarly foundations in gender, women's and sexuality studies. These foundations enable our graduates to continue to PhD studies and pursue academic careers and to pursue and effect social change in a society with persistent misogynist and homophobic attitudes, patriarchal structures and systemic gender inequality.
The interdepartmental composition of the faculty and the partnership, both at the level of instruction and research, with international scholars and networks, provides state of arts gender studies expertise with regards to education studies, history, classics, literature, cultural studies, animal studies, philosophy, human rights, management and organization analysis, politics, and area studies such as postcolonial, critical race and globalization studies.
Entry requirements
The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised University.
- Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department's internal rules).
The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students' publications in scientific journals, (b) students' participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.
Why study at University of Cyprus
- Leading Public University in Cyprus
- Internationally Recognised and Highly Ranked
- Research-Intensive Institution with Strong European Funding Performance
- Modern Campus and State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Global Partnerships and Study Abroad Opportunities
- Growing Portfolio of English-Taught Programmes
- Affordable Tuition Fees and Cost of Living
- Safe and Welcoming Mediterranean Environment
- Excellent Graduate Employability and Industry Links
- Strategic Location Connecting Europe, Asia and Africa