Gender Studies

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Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of recent developments in feminist theory and practices;
• understand the issues involved in debates about feminist knowledge;
• develop an understanding of contemporary feminist debates about gender politics, self and subjectivity and the relationship of these debates to other areas of social inquiry.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

• Thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points)
• one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
• four elective subjects (50 points)

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

Students must consult the course coordinator to have their subject selection approved prior to enrolment at the Faculty Office. Applicants should note that they must satisfy any prerequisite as set, before being allowed to enrol in any subjects.

Thesis subject

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Compulsory subject

Elective subjects