150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)

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 program 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 program 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.

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.

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time.

• Six Compulsory Subjects (75 points)
• Elective Subjects (75 points)

Please Note: The Minor Thesis option is available as an elective in the 200 Point and 150 Point Programs only. Students enrolling in a minor thesis subject must consult the course coordinator with regard to the requirements and subject planning at an early stage in the first semester.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Compulsory Subjects

6 Compulsory Subjects (75 points)

Elective Subjects

75 points

Students choose one Minor Thesis subject only, either GEND90004 Minor Thesis - Gender and Development or DEVT90011 Minor Thesis - Development Studies with approval of course coordinator.

The Thesis subject requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment. The Minor Thesis option is available as an elective to students in the 200 Point and 150 Point Programs only.

Up to 25 points of language study may be included as electives in the 200-point program or the 150-point program.

Students should complete 100 points of graduate level subjects to meet the requirements of the program.