Psychology of Gender & Sexuality
The Certificate in the Psychology of Gender and Sexuality focuses on gender and sexuality from a variety of theoretical perspectives in psychology. The course aims to give a critical understanding of the issues and key debates in the area and of how these debates have been influenced by research conducted across a range of sub-disciplines in psychology.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Special Purpose | South East Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
One evening per week (3-hours on-campus) for 12 weeks.
Entry Requirements
All applicants for Part-Time Enrolment must attend for interview as part of the application process. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis in accordance with Carlow College.
Further information
January 2023
Course fees are €350 and payable at registration.
Applications for each semester open in July and October each year. Applications for Certificate courses commencing in September 2023 are now open. Closing date for applications is 25th August 2023.
Some questions that will be examined are:
What are the political implications of studying gender?
Is there a difference between sex and gender?
How are men and women, and those who identify as non-binary, portrayed in the media?
How large are actual gender differences?
Where do gender differences come from?
To what extent is gender based on nature or nurture?
What is gender identity?
What do these approaches have to offer us in understanding our own gender and sexuality, our life experiences and our relationships?
The course aims to investigate these debates with an in-depth consideration of a range of areas in which gender research has been conducted, such as power, leadership, self-concept, sexuality, and health. The learner will be encouraged to engage in a critical evaluation of the debates that are covered and to apply this analysis to their everyday experience of gender. The learner will consider several areas where the psychology of gender and sexuality intersects with topics such as education, sex crimes and body image, in contemporary society.
The Certificate in the Psychology of Gender and Sexuality is validated by the South East Technological University.
Dr Eoghan Smith
Course Enquiries
T: 059 9153257
E: esmith@carlowcollege.ie
Admissions Office
Admissions Enquiries
T: 059 9153268
E: directentry@carlowcollege.ie