Master of Social Science (Gender Studies)
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Postgraduate
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
The Women’s Development Research Centre (KANITA) offers postgraduate studies programmes for those interested in pursuing women’s or gender studies by research. Upon completion of the studies, students are awarded with Master of Social Science (Gender Studies) or Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Programmes are designed to produce graduates who are gender-sensitive in various work cultures and organisations, equipping those from various basic disciplines with knowledge and analytical skills of looking at the social world through a more comprehensive and inclusive manner.
The postgraduates’ programmes at KANITA aim at developing and enhancing candidates’ analytical and practical skills in their chosen disciplines through the use of the gender lense. This lense operates through the idea that gender matters to structures, theories and practices in any discipline that the lived realities of sections of society, particularly women, are highly pertinent subject of deep inquiry.
Research Thrust Areas:
Gender Studies
- Sustainable Development
- Leadership and Governance
- Policy and Law
- Health
Programme Structure
- Thesis
- Pre-requisite Courses
– SGS501: Gender Theories
– SGS502: Research Methods and Analysis for Gender Studies
Postgraduate students at KANITA are also required to attend and participate in there programmes as part of their research capacity building:-
- Graduate Seminar Series
- Staff/Professional Seminar Series
- Journal Club Activities
- Other relevant seminars/workshop
Admission Requirements
The applicants should possess the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any fields, including Applied Science, Health and Engineering from an accredited local or international university.
Duration
MSocSc
- Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
Fees
Malaysian
Registration Fees : RM 340.00
Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 3050.00
Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 750.00 (MSocSc)/ RM1000.00 (PhD)
International
Registration Fees : RM 910.00
Personal Bond : RM 1900.00
Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 4600.00
Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 1000.00 (MSocSc) / RM1500.00 (PhD)
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
