Master of Gender, Society and Culture
Msida, Malta
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Non-EU applicants| local/EU/EEA applicants: 4,800/total tuition fees
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master of Gender, Society and Culture is offered at both the University of Malta and the University of Malta โ Gozo Campus.
This programme aims to introduce you to key spaces by engaging in and attending study units on; Epistemologies in Gender Studies, Research Methods in Gender Studies, Gender Based Violence, Gender and Culture and Gender and Social Justice. The programme is designed as having a predominantly taught component, culminating with a research element in the form of a dissertation, which allows you to engage at a deeper level in a particular area of interest with a selected supervisor.
You are expected to cover all the prescribed readings and participate fully in all activities related to the programme. You are advised to keep pace with the work set, allowing sufficient time for any research work and/or revision.
More information
Equality legislation underlines that gender equality should be mainstreamed in service provision, policy and research. This specialisation is not currently available at an advanced level and the objective of this programme is to promote it among potential service providers, policymakers, researchers and employers.
Course information
- Course Title: Master of Gender, Society and Culture
- National Qualifications Framework level: Level 7
- Duration: 6 Semesters
- Mode of attendance: Part-Time
- Total ECTS credits: 90
Admissions
Curriculum
The programme of studies for the course consists of a taught component totalling 60 ECTS credits and a research component to which 30 ECTS credits are assigned.
Year 1
Year (These units start in Semester 1 and continue in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for these units)
- GRS5009: Epistemologies in Gender Studies (10 ECTS)
- GRS5010: Research Methods in Gender Studies (10 ECTS)
- GRS5012: Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Feminism (10 ECTS)
Year 2
Year (These units start in Semester 1 and continue in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for these units)
- GDS5005: Gender Based Violence (10 ECTS)
- GDS5006: Gender and Culture (10 ECTS)
- GDS5007: Gender and Social Justice (10 ECTS)
Year 3
Year (This unit starts in Semester 1 and continues in Semester 2)
Compulsory Unit (All students must register for this unit)
- GDS5008: Dissertation (30 ECTS)
Program Outcome
This proposed programme aims to allow you to apply Gender epistemologies and research methodologies to a specific area of your choice; and, additionally and importantly, to engage deeply in three key cornerstones: Gender Violence; Gender and Culture; and Gender and Social Justice.
The program is being designed to allow you to read deeply across several key areas and then, with a selected supervisor, engage in a study in a particular area of interest, thereby contributing to a richer understanding of Gender Studies both generally and specifically.
At master level, you are your own best resource and what you get out of the course depends very largely on what you put into your studies for it. That said, if you do all the prescribed reading, participate fully, read around the subject, and keep pace with the work set, allowing sufficient time for any research work and/or revision, then you can expect to be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding and knowledge of the subjects taught, both gender generic and specific;
- Show that you can critically evaluate and review existing literature and research about Violence against Women, Gender and Culture and Gender and Social Justice;
- Demonstrate an ability to plan, manage and conduct appropriate research in the required fields;
- Be able to analyse and interpret findings, giving meaning to identified trends, phenomena and findings;
- Be able to document, communicate demonstrate and share findings with other researchers through well-planned, presented and explained relevant documentation as well as through class presentations;
- Be able to collate, document and present a dissertation respecting academic standards.
It is our vision that you will become a champion in the subject areas and will be able to disseminate and promote findings and outcomes derived from your learning and research.
The programme will not only enrich you in terms of personal and professional knowledge and skills but will also allow you to transfer this newfound knowledge to fellow researchers, professional colleagues and society in general.
Key transferable skills include the ability to: plan, organise and manage assignments and projects; work independently; meet deadlines; good time management; enhanced investigative and analytical skills; research and document findings; communicate findings to others; and demonstrate competence in the specific subject areas.
Apart from gaining knowledge in specific subject areas, which will broaden your knowledge base, the programme allows you to select a study area for your dissertation that is appropriate to your employment and personal development. You will also benefit from networking with peers, as well as working directly with an appointed supervisor. Overall the programme will further enhance intellectual skills through close and regular contact with academic staff.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The programme is designed to support people who wish to broaden their worldview, as they build their career - within government departments, ministries and agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private companies. Government policy is based on gender mainstreaming and gender mainstreaming is essential to access EU Funds, attain higher visibility and inject equity into all spheres of work. You will return to your discipline with a solid understanding of how gender plays a significant and mainstream role in that area.