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Master of Development Studies - Gender and Development Specialisation

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Overview

The Master of Development Studies (specialisation in Gender & Development) provides specialist training and a professional qualification for graduates who are working, or seeking to work in development field. It is especially relevant to those with an interest in pursing careers in fields related to gender and development. The program is designed to give students a firm grounding both in theories about gender and development and in practical concerns surrounding planning for gender in development projects within government and non-government organisations. The program does not necessarily lead to higher degree study, but high achieving students who complete the thesis option may qualify for entry to a masters by research or PhD.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Masters of Development Studies (specialisation in Gender and Development) should:

  • demonstrate a sound understanding of recent developments in feminist theory and the literature in gender and development;
  • understand the issues involved in debates about the relationships between gender and the development process;
  • develop an understanding of contemporary feminist debates about gender and development and the relationship of these debates to other areas of social enquiry; and
  • know and be able to use some of the techniques employed in development planning.

Last updated: 30 January 2024

Structure

200 Point program

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time.

  • six compulsory subjects (75 points)

Coursework Only Option

  • elective subjects (125 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option

  • DEVT90041 Research Methods for Development (12.5 points)
  • minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (total 50 points)
  • Elective subject (62.5 points)

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time.

  • four compulsory subjects (50 points)

Coursework Only Option

  • elective subjects (100 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option

  • DEVT90041 Research Methods for Development (12.5 points)
  • minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (total 50 points)
  • Elective subject (37.5 points)

100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time.

  • two compulsory subjects (25 points)

Coursework Only Option

  • elective subjects (75 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option

  • DEVT90041 Research Methods for Development (12.5 points)
  • minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (total 50 points)
  • Elective subject (12.5 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option:

Capstone Stream 1: DEVT90060 Internship in Development (25 points) or DEVT90008 International Internship in Development (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to acquire practical skills in development practice and apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context and develop an integrated understanding of knowledge and practice.

Capstone Stream 2: GEND90011 Gender and Development Thesis Part 1 and GEND90012 Gender and Development Thesis Part 2 (total 50 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific development research question.

Capstone Stream 3: DEVT90001 Project Management & Design (12.5 points) and DEVT90035 Monitoring and Evaluation in Development (12.5 point)
Purpose: An opportunity to acquire practical skills in project management and monitoring and evaluation and apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context and develop an integrated understanding of knowledge and practice.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.

Links

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/ssps

Last updated: 30 January 2024

Majors, minors and specialisations

Name Credit Points
Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 point program
Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point program
Gender and Development Specialisation - 100 point program

Last updated: 30 January 2024