MA (AS&ST) Gender Studies

The masters program allows students to combine coursework with extensive independent research in gender studies. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. An honours grade of at least H3 (65%) average must be attained in the respective thesis and advanced seminar components of the course to qualify for the award of the masters degree.

Students who complete the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis) in this area of specialisation should:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of the main developments in past and contemporary theorising about gender relations;
• understand the issues involved in debates about feminist knowledge;
• demonstrate a capacity for articulating research questions relating to gender relations and the appropriate methodologies for investigating them;
• exhibit a familiarity with relevant literature and an ability to locate one's research within that literature; and
• express research findings in lucid effective prose that uses appropriate conventions of documentation.

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time

Program Requirements -

• 20,000-22,000 word thesis
• minimum of 1 core subject (12.5 points)
• maximum of 1 elective subject (12.5 points)

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

Thesis Subject

20,000-22,000 word thesis

Core Subjects

Minimum of 1 core subject (12.5 points)

Elective Subjects

Please contact the Postgraduate Administrator for a list of elective subjects.