Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)

Course 097-GD (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

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Course Overview:	The Master of Development Studies (Gender and Development) provides specialist training and a professional qualification for graduates who are working, or seeking to work in the development field. It is especially relevant to those with an interest in pursuing careers in fields related to gender and development. The course is designed to give students a firm grounding both in recent theorising about gender and development and in practical concerns surrounding planning for gender in development projects within government and non-government organisations. The course does not necessarily lead to higher degree study, but high achieving students who complete the thesis option may qualify for entry to a masters by research or PhD. Course coordinator: Dr Salim Lakha School of Social and Environmental Enquiry Email: salim@unimelb.edu.au
Objectives:	Students who complete the Masters of Development Studies (Gender and Development) will: • demonstrate a sound understanding of recent developments in feminist theory and the literature in gender and development; • understand the issues involved in debates about the relationships between gender and the development process; • develop an understanding of contemporary feminist debates about gender and development and the relationship of these debates to other areas of social enquiry; • know and be able to use some of the techniques employed in development planning.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	2 Year (200 Point) program: Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time. First 100 points one compulsory subject (12.5 points) one core subject (12.5 points) elective subjects totalling 75 points Second 100 points see the 100 point program below (100 points) Total 200 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise 1.5 Year (150 Point) program: Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time. thesis 15,000 words (50 points) one compulsory subject (12.5 points) at least two core subjects (25 points) electives to total 150 points Total 150 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise. 1 Year (100 Point) program: Duration: 1 years full-time / up to 2 years part-time. thesis 15,000 words (50 points) two core subject (25 points) two elective subjects (25 points) Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:	2 Year (200-point) program: First 100 points Compulsory subject Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 131-432 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective Semester 1 12.50 Core Subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 131-434 Reading Course Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 121-461 Gender Issues in Development Semester 2 12.50 121-545 Understanding Development Semester 1 12.50 Elective subjects Gender studies Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 131-434 Reading Course Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 Asia Institute Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 110-486 Researching Islam and Muslim Societies 1 12.500 110-499 Asian Health and Development 2 12.500 110-553 Human Rights in Southeast Asia Semester 2 12.50 English/Cultural Studies Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 106-428 Media, Politics and Cultural Diaspora Not offered in 2008 12.500 History and Philosophy of Science Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 136-528 Medicine and Culture Semester 2 12.50 Political Science Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-416 Justice, Democracy and Difference Semester 1 12.50 166-442 Rights and Public Policy Semester 2 12.50 166-498 Women in Global Politics Semester 1 12.50 110-553 Human Rights in Southeast Asia Semester 2 12.50 School of Social and Environmental Enquiry Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 121-408 Civil Society, NGOs and the State Semester 1 12.50 121-436 The Geopolitics of Peace and Development Not offered in 2008 12.50 121-460 Field Methods for Development Semester 2 12.50 121-461 Gender Issues in Development Semester 2 12.50 121-462 Health and Development Semester 1 12.50 121-525 The Political Ecology of Development Semester 1 12.50 121-545 Understanding Development Semester 1 12.50 Social Theory Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 136-430 Theories of Modernity Semester 1 12.50 136-431 Imagined Societies Semester 2 12.50 Key Centre for Women's Health Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 505-522 Women's Sexual & Reproductive Health Semester 1 12.50 505-523 Gender and Health: Critical Perspectives Semester 1 12.50 505-524 Research Methodology in Women's Health 2 12.500 505-525 Women and Global Health Semester 2 12.50 100 point program (and second year of 2 Year program) Thesis Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 131-520 Minor Thesis - Gender and Development Semester 1, Semester 2 50 Core subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 131-540 Reading Course Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 131-546 Gender, Globalisation and Development Semester 1 12.50 131-547 Rethinking Rights and Global Development Semester 2 12.50 Elective subjects Gender studies Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 131-540 Reading Course Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 131-546 Gender, Globalisation and Development Semester 1 12.50 131-547 Rethinking Rights and Global Development Semester 2 12.50 Historical Studies Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 131-551 Gender: Representations and Histories Semester 1 12.50 121-508 Project Management & Design Semester 1 12.50 Criminology Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 191-537 Genocide, State Crime and the Law 1 12.500 Asia Institute Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 110-553 Human Rights in Southeast Asia Semester 2 12.50 School of Social and Environmental Enquiry Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 121-503 Research Methods and Design Summer 12.500 121-508 Project Management & Design Semester 1 12.50 121-523 Internship in Development Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50 121-525 The Political Ecology of Development Semester 1 12.50 121-529 Social Impact Assessment and Evaluation Semester 2 12.50 121-532 Environmental Impact Assessment Semester 1 12.50 121-537 Heritage and Cultural Environments Semester 2 12.50 121-544 International Internship Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25 136-528 Medicine and Culture Semester 2 12.50 Social Work Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 196-519 Issues in Women's Mental Health Semester 1 12.50 Key Centre for Women's Health Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 505-522 Women's Sexual & Reproductive Health Semester 1 12.50 505-523 Gender and Health: Critical Perspectives Semester 1 12.50 505-524 Research Methodology in Women's Health 2 12.500 505-525 Women and Global Health Semester 2 12.50
Entry Requirements:	For the 200 point program • an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects, or equivalent; or • an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects, or equivalent; or • an undergraduate degree in any discipline and two years of full time documented relevant work experience, or equivalent. For the 150 point program • an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and at least one year of full time documented relevant work experience, or equivalent; or • an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and at least one year of full time documented relevant work experience, or equivalent. For the 100 point program • an honours degree in development studies/gender studies or a cognate discipline with a research component with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent; or • an undergraduate degree in development studies/gender studies or a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and at least two years of full time documented relevant professional work experience. 2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above. Documented evidence of relevant professional experience: Applicants seeking admission into 100 and 150 point programs must provide the following documentation in support of their application for the recognition of prior professional experience: • brief curriculum vitae, detailing work experience; • contact details of two referees ; • a covering letter outlining the applicants professional background and how this prepares them to successfully undertake the program. In some cases, an interview and/or two reference letters from employers/managers detailing the period of employment and areas of responsibility, and/or evidence of written work or reports undertaken during the period of employment may be requested.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Links to further information:	www.social-environmental.unimelb.edu.au

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