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MA/Postgraduate Diploma (Gender, Globalisation and Rights) full-time or part-time

College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies, School of Political Science and Sociology
Title of Award
Masters / Postgraduate Diploma
Average Intake
15
Delivery
On Campus
NFQ
Level 9
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
September 2025
Duration
1 year, full-time | 2 years, part-time
ECTS Weighting
90 | PDip 60

Why Choose This Course?

Employability

Graduates work at NGOs, research institutes, companies, foundations, government bodies and media organisations.

Unique Course

Understanding of global policies and norms in relation to development, human rights, and conflict, peace and security.

Work Placement

Students undertake a work placement, which involves 6-8 weeks working with a partner organisation.

Course Information

Accreditations & Awards

Makalay Sonda testimonial

The MA in Gender, Globalisation and Rights is a unique program. It blends three disciplines together. I didn’t see that in other universities. I always wanted to do a masters in gender studies, but this programme gives more than just gender studies. The rich blend of human rights and globalisation into gender studies puts you at a vantage point in the job market.

Makalay Sonda

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Entry Requirements and Fees

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Why University of Galway?

World renowned research led university nestled in the vibrant heart of Galway city on Ireland's scenic West Coast.

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World University Ranking

Based on the QS World University Rankings

1

Ranked first in Ireland for Sustainable Development

THE World Rankings

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5

5th in the EU for our Commitment to Sustainability

Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings

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University of Galway is ranked in the Top 2% of Universities Globally

QS World University Rankings

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Postgraduate Prospectus 2025

Postgraduate Prospectus 2025

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Undergraduate Prospectus 2025

Undergraduate Prospectus 2025

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Course Introduction

Unique Focus on Gender, Global Issues and Human Rights  

The MA in Gender, Globalisation and Rights aims to equip students with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to identify and address the gender dimensions of timely issues including, for example: extreme poverty and global inequalities, human trafficking, violence against women, disease pandemics, war and conflict and politicized religious movements. 

 

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