Program Overview

Women's Studies at University College Cork

The Women's Studies program at University College Cork offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex issues surrounding gender, culture, and society. The program provides students with a solid foundation in feminist theory, methodology, and research skills, enabling them to critically analyze and address the social, economic, and political challenges faced by women and marginalized groups.

MA in Women's Studies

The MA in Women's Studies is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program that explores the intersections of gender, culture, and power. The program covers a range of topics, including feminist theory, women's history, gender and sexuality, and women's rights. Students have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of perspectives and approaches, from Ireland and around the world.

Testimonials

Students who have completed the MA in Women's Studies at University College Cork have praised the program for its intellectual rigor, interdisciplinary approach, and supportive learning environment. Many have reported that the program has had a profound impact on their personal and professional lives, enabling them to develop new skills, perspectives, and confidence.

• Beatriz Dantas Vieira, who completed a dissertation on Black Brazilian art and the rupture of colonial narratives, noted that the program provided her with a rich and nuanced understanding of feminist and gender theories.
• Christina Banahan, who completed a dissertation on the perimenopause and menopause, reported that the program helped her to develop valuable research skills and a critical understanding of the social and cultural contexts of women's lives.
• Doris Murphy, who completed a dissertation on the Repeal the 8th campaign, praised the program for its supportive and inclusive learning environment, which enabled her to explore complex and sensitive topics in a safe and respectful space.
• Rosana Rosar, who completed a dissertation on the childfree spatial turn in Brazil, noted that the program provided her with a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of perspectives and approaches, from Ireland and around the world.
• Imelda Coffey, who completed a dissertation on the factors preventing women from gaining a third-level education in 1980s Cork, reported that the program helped her to develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural contexts of women's lives and to develop valuable skills in research and analysis.
• Helen McGonagle, who works at Cork City Library and is the author of A Room of Their Own: Cork Carnegie Free Library & its Ladies Reading Room, praised the program for its intellectual rigor and interdisciplinary approach, which enabled her to develop a nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding gender, culture, and society.
• Nicola Depuis, who is the author of Mna an hEireann - The Women Who Shaped History, reported that the program provided her with a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of perspectives and approaches, from Ireland and around the world, and to develop valuable skills in research and analysis.

Earlier Testimonials

Earlier students have also praised the program for its intellectual rigor, interdisciplinary approach, and supportive learning environment. Many have reported that the program has had a profound impact on their personal and professional lives, enabling them to develop new skills, perspectives, and confidence.

• Kasia Sieniawska, who completed the MA in Women's Studies, noted that the program provided her with a rich and nuanced understanding of feminist and gender theories.
• Nilmini Fernando, who completed the MA in Women's Studies, reported that the program helped her to develop valuable research skills and a critical understanding of the social and cultural contexts of women's lives.
• Meghan Doherty, who works as an Advocacy and Policy Officer at the Irish Family Planning Association, praised the program for its intellectual rigor and interdisciplinary approach, which enabled her to develop a nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding gender, culture, and society.
• Clare D'Arcy, who completed the MA in Women's Studies, reported that the program provided her with a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of perspectives and approaches, from Ireland and around the world, and to develop valuable skills in research and analysis.

Contact Us

For more information about the Women's Studies program at University College Cork, please contact Dr. Evelien Geerts at +353 (0) or visit the University College Cork website.