Gender and Development, Women's Studies

Flinders University

About Gender and Development, Women's Studies

Australia’s only master’s course in women’s studies, Flinders’ Master of Arts (Women’s Studies) will help you develop the skills and knowledge to think critically on issues of gender and its intersections with sexuality, class, and racial differences. To gain perspective. To create change.

To help tell the stories and ensure they are heard.

Offered both in-person and online, Flinders Women’s studies explores the importance of the concepts and constructs surrounding gender and society. Why so many think the way they do. How societies developed upon gender-orientated lines, and why it’s more important than ever to question taken-for-granted assumptions to build a more balanced, inclusive and just future.

It explores feminist politics and different types of feminism, women’s empowerment, human rights, indigenous knowledges, LGBTIQ issues - intersectional approaches help us understand who we are, and how we can better advocate for those whose experience is different to ours.

The Master of Arts (Women's Studies) offers a combination of coursework and a minor thesis. Topics cover areas such as feminist questions, gender and international development, Indigenous women, and media analysis.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification or hold a the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education or closely related qualification. In addition, applicants must also have no less than two years’ work experience in an organisation.

English Program Requirements

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers. This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

English Requirements

  • Min PTE: 50
  • Min IELTS: 6.0
  • Min TOEFL: 72

Career

Develop a career around improving people's understanding of women's and gender issues, and help create systemic and structural change across a range of industries and organisations. Career opportunities exist in government departments and non-government organisations, the arts, advocacy and human rights agencies, education, consultancies, media outlets and private industry.

Flinders is SA's #1 Uni in Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences for full-time employment and median salary for postgraduate students.* We have strong connections to industry and long experience in preparing graduates for rewarding, meaningful careers.

The need for greater awareness of women's and gender issues will continue to drive demand for skilled professionals, and Flinders' Master of Arts, Women's Studies will help you take the next step in your career.

 *The Good Universities Guide 2021 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Potential occupations include:

  • gender mainstreaming specialist
  • women's project coordinator
  • fundraising program officer
  • international development officer
  • human rights advocate
  • women's rights advocate
  • writer
  • media creator
  • women's services worker

Potential employers include:

  • government departments
  • non-government organisations
  • international development consultancies
  • organisations and private sector industries with a gender equality or equal opportunity policy and strategy
  • media outlets
  • schools and universities
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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Humanities

Cricos

107181A

Duration

2 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$35,900 per year
University Summary

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