Master of Science (Two years) in Social Studies of Gender, 120 higher education credits
The Master of Sceince (Two years) in Gender Studies is an
interdisciplinary social science master's programme which aims to
provide students with the core elements through which current feminist
theories, in dialogue with established academic disciplines, have
contributed to the understanding of broader social processes. The major
objective of the programme is to improve the student’s ability to
critically examine, evaluate and discuss the field’s most important
theoretical perspectives and research results. With these skills
students will be able to formulate and analyse interconnections between
theory and practice concerning gender, class, ethnicity and sexuality.
Students
will acquire a critical social science approach which prepares them for
postgraduate studies as well as professional work in a variety of
fields: health, organisational management, development, communication,
social policy among others.
Programme structure
The Master of Science (Two years) in
Gender Studies comprises a total of 120 credits (2 years).
The
first semester begins with a profile course introducing the students to
the main themes and issues of the programme. This is followed by a
selection of courses in the theory of sciences and research methods.
The
second semester begins with another profile course directly related to
the main theme of the programme. Through the profile course students
further increase their understanding and knowledge of global development
through a deeper comprehension of theories and current research.
This
is followed, in the second half of the second semester, by courses in
the theory of sciences and research methods.
The third semester
consists of optional courses to be taken at Lund University or any other
recognised university in Sweden or abroad. The courses are chosen after
approval of the programme coordinator, and enable students to tailor the
programme to suit their particular interests.
During the fourth
and last semester students complete the programme with a written thesis,
which provides the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of theories,
methods and argumentation.
The courses are studied in the
following order:
• Gender,
Class, Ethnicity and Sexuality , 15 credits (first half of the first
semester)
• Courses
in the theory of Sciences/research methods , 15 credits (second
half of the first semester)
• Critical
Feminist Perspectives on Social Theory , 15 credits (first half of
the second semester)
• Courses
in the theory of sciences/reserach methods , 15 credits
(second half of the second semester)
• Optional course, 15 credits
(first half of the third semester)
• Optional course, 15 credits
(second half of the third semester)
• Master’s Thesis in the
student´s major social science discipline, 30 credits (the fourth
semester)
Degree
After completing the Master of Science (Two years) in
Gender Studies, the students will acquire a Degree of Master (Two Years)
of Science in Gender Studies, with a major in either of the following:
-
Gender Studies
- Development Studies
- Human Geography
-
Education
- Media and Communication
- Political Science
-
Social Work
- Social Anthropology
- Sociology
- Sociology of Law
The major is depending on the major in your Bachelor's degree.
Duration
August 31, 2009 - June 10, 2011
Lina Mann, International Course Administrator
Ph.
+46-(0)46-2223309
E-mail: master@sam.lu.se
The application session is open between December 1 and January 15 for programmes starting the nextcoming fall term. Swedish students may apply later, between March 15 and April 15.
General entry requirements and criteria of selection
Application procedure
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of Social Sciences
Last modified 18 Jan 2010