200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development)

Overview

Please note that 097GD Master of Development Studies (Gender and Development) will not longer be accepting new applications from 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as a specialisation in the 097AB Master of Development Studies program. Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

The Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) provides specialist training and a professional qualification for graduate 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 recent theorising 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.

Last updated: 30 January 2024

Structure

Subject Options

Compulsory Subjects

Eight compulsory subjects (100 points)

Minor Thesis Subjects

Minor Thesis Option:

Minor thesis subject (50 points)

Please note the following:

The minor thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters.

The Minor Thesis option is available as an elective to students in the 200 Point and 150 Point Programs only.

Elective Subjects

Coursework Only Option

• elective subjects (100 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option

• elective subjects (50 points)

Please note the following:

Up to 25 points of language study may be included as electives in the 200-point program.

Students should complete 100 points of graduate level subjects to meet the requirements of the program.

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Last updated: 30 January 2024