The aim of this proposed programme is 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 Based Violence; Gender and Culture; and Gender and Social Justice.

The programme 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 Masters 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 in relation to 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 and to 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.