Postgraduate
The School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry offers a range of courses in Gender Studies designed to meet the needs of both established professionals and others seeking further studies in the area of gender.
Gender Studies offers an interdisciplinary program including contemporary feminist theory, a critical feminist engagement with globalization and cross-cultural analysis of gender, sex and sexuality
Postgraduate courses
Postgraduate courses in gender studies include:
Coursework programs
- Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies
- Graduate Diploma Gender Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Gender Studies
- Master of Development Studies (Gender and Development)
A new course structure for the Masters in Development Studies (Gender & Development) is currently undergoing process of approval by the University. Details will be provided on this site when that process is completed.
Research programs
- MA Gender Studies by advanced seminar and shorter thesis
- MA Gender Studies by research
- PhD in Gender Studies
Our courses can enhance qualifications in the humanities, the social sciences and other disciplinary areas. Graduates from the Gender Studies program are now employed in such areas as education, social policy, equal opportunity, in non-governmental organizations and as consultants.
- Australian students should refer to the Postgraduate Handbook for application details for Graduate Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, and MA programs.
- Prospective PhD students should contact the Gender Studies Co-ordinator for information about available supervision and approval of the proposed research project. Application forms are available from the School of Graduate Studies.
- International students should apply through the International Office. An early application will allow adequate time for correspondence with the Gender Studies co-ordinator, scholarship enquiries, and visa applications.
- Scholarships: Contact MelbourneScholarships for information about postgraduate scholarships.