MA Transnational Queer Feminist Politics with special reference to the Middle East in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

The MA in Transnational Queer Feminist Politics (Middle East Pathway) at SOAS stands out as an innovative program designed to shift the focus of Western-centric Gender and Queer Studies toward the nuanced contexts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. This course provides in-depth exploration of gender and sexuality within these regions' cultures while critically engaging with modern gender and queer theories. It establishes a comprehensive theoretical base that enables various specialized study tracks. The program leverages the knowledge of SOAS's globally renowned experts in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern studies. Specifically, this pathway applies these theoretical and methodological approaches to Middle Eastern contexts, investigating how gender and sexuality are experienced and navigated there, particularly focusing on non-conforming lifestyles. It treats the Middle East as a fluid, interconnected space where ideas, individuals, and goods circulate transnationally, exploring the implications for gender and sexuality research in the area.
Regarding gender and queer theory, the program provides thorough grounding with both extensive coverage and specialized depth to support diverse academic paths. It benefits from the distinguished scholarship of SOAS's Middle Eastern studies faculty.

Gender Studies is highly valued by employers for developing versatile, practical skills. SOAS's Transnational Queer Feminist Politics program with a Middle East focus serves students from various backgrounds and goals:
those transitioning from Women's or Gender Studies who want to deepen their theoretical understanding while specializing in Asian, African, or Middle Eastern societies
students of Asian, African, or Middle Eastern studies seeking to integrate gender and sexuality perspectives into their regional expertise
individuals with prior training in disciplines like Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, History, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology, or Migration/Diaspora studies