Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)

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.

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

• thesis 15,000 words (50 points)
• two core subject (25 points)
• two elective subjects (25 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

- refer to 200 point program for subjects

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.

- refer to the second 100 points of the 200 point program above for structure and subjects

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.

First 100 points

Compulsory subject:

Core Subjects:

Elective subjects

Asia Institute

Second 100 points

Thesis

Core subjects:

Elective subjects:

School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry/Melbourne School of Land and Environment

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.

Admission process

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