Gender and Sexuality (Taught)

The MA Gender and Sexuality at SOAS is a unique programme, its principal aim being to refocus issues prioritised in western gender studies and queer studies on the complex specificities of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.

The programme offers the specialised study of gender and sexuality in relation to the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, together with rigorous training in, and questioning of, contemporary gender and queer theory. In terms of gender and queer 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 Eastern Studies at SOAS.

Why study MA Gender and Sexuality at SOAS?

Specialised research training in gender studies, in addition to focused study of sexuality as well as gender and sexual diversity. This pathway is suitable for students considering advanced postgraduate research in gender studies with a regional specialisation
Broad MA programme for students with some background in women’s studies, gender studies, and area studies, etc., who wish to enhance their knowledge of gender in relation to cross-cultural issues raised by appreciation of the relationship between gender and sexuality in various legal and political contexts
Special interest MA, which enables students to study gender issues in depth in relation to a particular regional or disciplinary specialisation alongside the acquisition of knowledge of emergent and contemporary study of sexuality in cross-cultural contexts

Study Tours

All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world. This year’s destinations are New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.