MA in Gender Studies, School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK

The MA in Gender Studies at SOAS is a unique programme, its principal aim being to re-focus issues of Western gender studies on the complex specificities of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing on the expertise of staff across two SOAS faculties, it offers the specialised study of gender 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 EasternStudies at SOAS. The programme is structured in the same way as most SOAS MA degrees: students take three taught courses and complete a dissertation. All students take the compulsory course Gender Theory and the Study of Asia and Africa. Further options include a wide range of gender and gender-related courses from a comprehensive list offered by the Faculties of Languages and Cultures and Arts and Humanities (see below). Students will write a 10,000 word dissertation based on either the compulsory course or one of the component courses. They will have access to a wealth of study resources available in the SOAS Library and in nearby institutions such as the British Library, University College London Library and Senate House Library. Prospective students should contact the Programme Convenor (Sian Hawthorne: sh79@soas.ac.uk; +44 (0)20 7898 4774) at an early stage of their application in order to seek advice on the most appropriate options for study. Instructions for applying for the MA Programme are available at: http://www.soas.ac.uk/studying/index.cfm?navid=490. Information about SOAS is available at: http://www.soas.ac.uk.