MA in Gender Studies 12 months Postgraduate Program By Central European University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Ethnicity, Gender and DiversityMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


This intensive program is for students who have a four-year bachelor’s degree and some grounding in gender studies or a related field. The program will introduce you to the major theoretical and methodological approaches to the field from a range of disciplines, including history, sociology, international relations, legal studies and literature, leading to original research on your chosen topic.


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Full-time duration:

1 year

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year  

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


The program aims at developing independent and critical thinkers with a broad basic knowledge of gender studies and the skills to approach gender as a key element of social and symbolic order at the local and the global levels. In keeping with these goals, the program introduces you to major theoretical and methodological approaches to gender studies from a range of disciplines. 


The present faculty includes scholars trained in history, sociology, socio-cultural anthropology, political science, international relations, philosophy, literature, legal studies, rhetoric, and cultural studies. You are thus expected to develop your scholarly perspectives through an interdisciplinary lens and beyond your immediate fields of interest.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. Bodies Across Borders: Global Migration in Historical Perspective

2. Commodification of the Human Body

3. Communism and Gender: Historical and Global Perspectives

4. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe

5. Economic Inequality: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

6. Equality Policy in Comparative Perspective

7. Foundations of Gender Studies

8. Gender, Labor Markets, Neoliberalisms

9. Gender, Sexuality, and Religion: Embracing, Questioning and/or Refusing the God(dess)

10. Intersectionality & Interdisciplinarity in Gender Studies Research

11. The Law and Politics of Combating Violence Against Women

12. Nationalism, Gender, and Sexuality


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Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree (four-year bachelor’s)

6. Academic records

7. Statement of purpose

8. Some knowledge of gender or feminist scholarship

Program overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


This intensive program is for students who have a four-year bachelor’s degree and some grounding in gender studies or a related field. The program will introduce you to the major theoretical and methodological approaches to the field from a range of disciplines, including history, sociology, international relations, legal studies and literature, leading to original research on your chosen topic.


QUICK FACTS

 

Full-time duration:

1 year

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year  

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


The program aims at developing independent and critical thinkers with a broad basic knowledge of gender studies and the skills to approach gender as a key element of social and symbolic order at the local and the global levels. In keeping with these goals, the program introduces you to major theoretical and methodological approaches to gender studies from a range of disciplines. 


The present faculty includes scholars trained in history, sociology, socio-cultural anthropology, political science, international relations, philosophy, literature, legal studies, rhetoric, and cultural studies. You are thus expected to develop your scholarly perspectives through an interdisciplinary lens and beyond your immediate fields of interest.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. Bodies Across Borders: Global Migration in Historical Perspective

2. Commodification of the Human Body

3. Communism and Gender: Historical and Global Perspectives

4. Critical Race Theory: Race and Law from the United States to Europe

5. Economic Inequality: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

6. Equality Policy in Comparative Perspective

7. Foundations of Gender Studies

8. Gender, Labor Markets, Neoliberalisms

9. Gender, Sexuality, and Religion: Embracing, Questioning and/or Refusing the God(dess)

10. Intersectionality & Interdisciplinarity in Gender Studies Research

11. The Law and Politics of Combating Violence Against Women

12. Nationalism, Gender, and Sexuality


Apply


Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree (four-year bachelor’s)

6. Academic records

7. Statement of purpose

8. Some knowledge of gender or feminist scholarship

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All programs at CEU require one or more pieces of academic writing for the application, such as a statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject, writing sample, etc. Each academic program has its own writing requirement(s).
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,000 EUR
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International Students

12,000 EUR
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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More programs from the university

CEU offers three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in the social sciences and humanities:


• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)  • Culture, Politics and Society (CPS) • Quantitative Social Sciences (QSS) 

  Entry requirements for undergraduate programs at CEU are as follows:

• Completed online application form • High school records • Proof of English proficiency • CV • Application essay • Letter of motivation • Letter of recommendation • Evidence of mathematical competence (only for the Quantitative Social Sciences program) • Interview (finalists only)

The tuition fee for all students at an undergraduate level is €7,000 per year.

Find out about special funding available at the undergraduate level here.

Special funding includes:

• Program scholarships • Presidential Scholar Award (which covers part of the tuition fee throughout the four years of BA studies as follows):

  1. Year 1: €500
  2. Year 2: €1,000
  3. Year 3: €1,500
  4. Year 4: €2,000

The application deadline for financial aid is February 1st.

Scholarships also include:

  • Partial Tuition Award
  • Presidential Scholar Award
  • External financial support and scholarship opportunities

Students may also benefit from external financial support and scholarship opportunities

In order to apply, applicants need to complete and submit the online application form on the CEU website, along with the required application documents.

CEU offers 35 master’s and 12 doctoral programs in a wide range of fields:


• Cognitive Science • Economics and Business • Environmental Sciences and Policy • Gender Studies • History • International Relations • Legal Studies • Medieval Studies • Nationalism Studies • Network and Data Science • Philosophy • Political Science • Public Policy • Sociology and Social Anthropology

Find out about graduate entry requirements here.

General admissions requirements for graduate programs:

• Completed online application form • Proof of English proficiency • Letters of recommendation • CV • Bachelor’s/master’s degree • Academic records

Program-specific requirements for graduate programs:
• Academic writing (statement of purpose, research proposal, academic essay on a given subject or writing sample) • Some programs at the Department of Economics and Business require GRE or GMAT scores as an entry condition. Alternatively, candidates may take the CEU Math Test.

The tuition fee for the majority of CEU master’s programs is €12,000 per year. Joint programs charge different fees established in cooperation with partner universities.

Special funding and scholarships are available at graduate level – granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need. 

Financial aid is granted on the basis of academic merit. CEU scholarships are available for most of our programs. Please make sure to check your future program's website before you start your application.

The CEU Master's Scholarships may cover various amounts of the  tuition fee  and provide health insurance coverage.

In addition, it may also include a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs.

CEU Master’s Excellence Scholarship  - 1,000 EUR/month

CEU Master's Distinction Scholarship  - 750 EUR/month

CEU Master's Scholarship  - 500 EUR/month

CEU Master's Partial Scholarship  - 300 EUR/month


Application deadline for financial aid: February 1


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