Diploma in Gender, Work and Society

Course Title

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Years

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

Information for International applicants

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Applicants admitted under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of qualifications and experience that would satisfy the Board of Studies, through an interview, that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Applicants admitted in terms of this paragraph shall be in possession of a pass in an English language proficiency test as approved by the University before being admitted to the Course, provided that applicants in possession of a Secondary Education Certificate pass at Grade 5/GCE Ordinary Level pass at Grade C or higher in English or a pass at the same standard in a comparable qualification, shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test.

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held on 3 September 2021. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during the same month. Once announced, dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 5 or better or equivalent. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' (those who will be sitting for the proficiency test and/or interview) is 24 August 2021 at 2pm. The closing date for other applicants is 30 September 2021.

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The course provides an introductory overview on gender issues and helps you to increase your awareness about the impact of gender and its effect on women and men at the individual, family, organisational, political and social level. It also enables you to analyse various subjects through the gender lens, including issues related to: work, sociology, psychology, social policy, politics, law, economics, health, culture and poverty.

The programme of studies will allow you to become more assertive, improve your debating and writing skills and to become more conscious of your biases and stereotypes. It also enables you to spot injustices that stem from inequalities between women and men. The course can also serve as a bridge to further your studies at tertiary level and will allow you to join the third year of the Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours) course, among others.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

GDS1004	Introduction to Gender Studies and Public Speaking	8 ECTS
GDS1009	Gender, Sociology and Politics	6 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLS1209	Gender and Economics	4 ECTS	(NC)
CLS1225	Gender and the World of Work	4 ECTS	(NC)
GDS1005	Gender and Psychology	4 ECTS	(NC)
GDS1010	Gender and Law	4 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLS1226	Gender and Health	4 ECTS
CLS1230	Gender and Research Methods	6 ECTS
GDS1002	Gender and Culture	4 ECTS
GDS1003	Gender, Poverty and Development	4 ECTS


Semester 2
CLS1229	Gender and Social Policy	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to choose TWO study-units to the value of 8 ECTS credits from the elective study-units below:

CLS1227*	Gender and Organisational Behaviour	4 ECTS
CLS1228*	Gender and Labour Economics	4 ECTS
GDS1008	Violence Against Women	4 ECTS
* In order to be eligible to join the third year of the Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours) course, students will need a pass in study-units CLS1227 and CLS1228.

Requirement for award of Diploma in Gender, Work and Society: 60 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Diploma in Gender, Work and Society - Dip. GWS - under the auspices of the Centre for Labour Studies in collaboration with the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

During the course, you will learn:

How to be sensitised into the importance of gender as a transversal theme in the appreciation of social, cultural, economic and political behaviour.
How to facilitate the effective participation of men and women in decisions which invariably affect their lives.
How to be empowered to request, develop and maintain gender friendly and gender sensitive policies in the home, at work and in society.
Personal and interpersonal skills important for your life style and career.
How to converse and discuss effectively in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary atmospheres about gender, work and society.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250

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The knowledge, skills and competences gained from this course will enable you to give a valuable input to the implementation of gender mainstreaming, equality and human rights, which have become an integral part of government policy. The course is also suitable if you are interested in continuing your studies in areas related to human resources and gender studies. If you get an average mark of 60% or more, you may be allowed to join the third year of the Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours) course (conditions apply).

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