Gender Studies - Master's Programme in the Humanities 2020/2021

120 credits
Uppsala
Campus 100%
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How have ideas about sex and gender been theorised? How does sex/gender intersect with other aspects of power? What issues do critical feminist perspectives address? What is "identity politics" and is gender an issue of identity or practice? How can gender studies identify what characterises "masculinities" and men's experiences? As a student in the Master's Programme in the Humanities, specialising in Gender Studies, you will examine these questions and many others.

Why this programme?

Studying gender studies at Master's level encourages students to critically engage with theories of sex and gender and address the core questions within feminist research. The programme is offered in two forms, a 60 credit (one year) form and a 120 credit form spread over two years. For the 120 credit degree students study full-time for the two years, with different courses constituting 75 credits complemented with a 45 credit thesis. For the 60 credit degree, students read courses to 30 credits complemented with a 30 credit thesis

Within the framework offered by the courses in the programme, students will be guided through research methods as well as academic writing and oral presentation. The courses are grounded in the humanities and social science traditions, but because gender studies is inherently inter-disciplinary, perspectives from other disciplines are also included. Furthermore, the interdisciplinary nature of gender studies means there is a possibility of studying together with students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds

The courses you will take as part of the programme are closely linked to the research conducted at the Centre for Gender Research. Indeed, there is potential opportunity for students to work with these research groups and benefit from the strong research environments and networks offered by the Centre.

Through the course Interdisciplinary Methods and the Writing Process, which runs throughout the programme, students from both year 1 and 2 work together. In this setting students read each other's work and present their theses at different stages. The course also offers opportunity to meet and discuss methods and methodologies with researchers from the Centre. As such, it operates as both a course on methods and a group supervision.

Degree

The programme leads to a Master of Arts (120 credits) with Gender Studies as the main field of study. It is also possible to graduate after one academic year with a Master of Arts (60 credits).

All specialisations of this programme

Programme

The programme is offered in two forms, a 60 credit (one year) format and a 120 credit form spread over two years. For the 120 credit degree students study full-time for the two years, with different courses constituting 75 credits complemented with a 45 credit thesis. For the 60 credit degree, students read courses to 30 credits complemented with a 30 credit thesis

Courses are usually 7.5 credits each and are delivered in one of the four periods that the academic year is divided into. Two of these periods are offered in the autumn term and two in the spring. You will usually read two 7.5 credit courses per period. There are core courses which are obligatory under the programme but in addition to these core courses there is the opportunity to choose four (7.5 credit) courses according to your interests.

Courses within the programme

For the 120 credit programme:
Year 1
Term 1
Gender theory, 7.5 Credits
Gendered Bodies, 7.5 Credits
Masculinities, 7.5 Credits
Interdisciplinary methods and the writing process, 7.5 Credits

Term 2
Feminist Cultural Studies, 7.5 Credits
Identity Praxis and Policy, 7.5 Credits
Elective course, 7.5 Credits
Thesis, 7.5 Credits

Year 2
Term 3
Elective course, 7.5 Credits
Elective course, 7.5 Credits
Elective course, 7.5 Credits
Thesis, 7.5 Credits

Term 4
Thesis, 30 Credits

For the 60 credit degree:
Term 1
Gender theory, 7.5 Credits
Gendered Bodies, 7.5 Credits
Masculinities, 7.5 Credits
Elective course, 7.5 Credits

Term 2
Thesis, 30 Credits

Learning experience

The teaching in the programme is usually delivered through seminars in combination with individual and group supervision. Seminars are compulsory and a course would usually have one seminar per week.

The obligatory courses are given in English. The thesis can be written in either Swedish/other Scandinavian language or English (in agreement with the supervisor). Optional courses are given in English or Swedish.

In the second year of the programme, there is the possibility of doing a practical placement or internship equivalent to a maximum of 15 credits. The student is responsible for organising any placement. Previous students have also done minor field studies in other countries and gathered the empirical material for their theses during this time

In addition to the courses and internships available through Uppsala University, students can elect to take their elective courses at other institutions in Sweden and abroad.

Career

A Master's Degree in Gender Studies opens up opportunities for further studies, but also for employment with a variety of authorities, public and private organisations as well as in, for example, journalism and the cultural sector.

Career support
During your whole time as a student UU Careers offers you support and guidance. You have the opportunity to partake in a variety of career activities and events, as well as receive individual career counselling. This service is free of charge for all students at Uppsala University. Read more about UU Careers.

Admissions

Gender Studies

120 credits

Autumn 2020 - 100 % - Campus

Location: Uppsala

Application Deadline: 2020-01-15

Enrolment Code: UU-M5111 Application

Language of Instruction: English

Requirements:
Academic requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be within the humanities or social sciences.
Also required is 60 credits in gender studies or feminist studies.

Language requirements
All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6"). This can be done in a number of ways, including through an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or through previous upper secondary (high school) or university studies.
The minimum test scores are:

IELTS: an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
TOEFL: Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1–6) in written test and a total score of 575. Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0–30) in written test and a total score of 90
Cambridge: CAE, CPE

More information about English language requirements

Selection: Students are selected based on:

a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
a statement of purpose (1 page) where you detail why you want to pursue Master's studies within the programme.

Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups.

Fees:

If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees. Fees cover application and tuition only and do not cover accommodation, academic literature or the general cost of living. Read more about fees.

Application Fee: SEK 900

Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 50000

Tuition fee, total: SEK 200000