International Gender Studies, Master 1 subject

  • What is gender?
  • How is gender generated and what are the consequences thereof for the individual and society?
  • How does gender perception change in different cultural, social and historical concepts?
  • How does gender relate to other social categories such as age and provenance?
  • How does social inequality arise?
Debora Rahma

Gender Studies has changed the way I view society. Now, I pay much closer attention.

– Debora Rahma, Master's degree

Steckbrief

Abschluss
Master of Arts
Beginn
Wintersemester
Dauer
4 Semester
Unterrichtssprache
German, English
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

Worum geht's?
Dieser Studiengang ist einzigartig, weil ...

​it explores the topic of gender in its interdisciplinary and international diversity (including Turkey, USA, Scandinavia) at the cutting edge and provides for an exciting exchange semester abroad.

Er bietet eine Vertiefung in den Bereichen ...
  • social inequalities
  • gender history
  • media studies
  • art history
  • cultural and literary studies
  • gender mainstreaming and diversity
Zu wem passt's?
Wer diesen Studiengang studieren möchte,

... have:

  • in-depth knowledge of social science, cultural studies and/or history theory and methodology, ideally prior knowledge of gender studies.

... enjoy:

  • critical analysis and interdisciplinary research and studying.

... struggle through:

  • complex theoretical and methodological texts as well as new and unfamiliar specialist knowledge.


Dieser Studiengang ist für Absolvent*innen der folgenden Fächer geeignet
  • Humanities and cultural studies
  • Social and economic science
  • Law
  • Theology
  • Psychology or health and nursing science
Wer einen Abschluss in diesem Studiengang hat, arbeitet häufig
  • in politics
  • in research
  • in counselling and coaching
  • in media and PR
  • in personnel planning and quality development
Und sonst?
Ein Praktikum ...

is mandatory. It is done during the degree course.

Ein Auslandsaufenthalt ... is mandatory. It is done in the 3. semester.
Dauer: 1 semester
Wer hilft?
Studienfachberatung

Maximiliane Brand
Gebäude, Raum: GD 1/337
Tel.: +49 (0)234 / 32-26646
E-Mail:
Webseite Studienfachberatung

Kontakt zu Studierenden

Fachschaft Gender Studies
Gebäude, Raum: GD 03/129
Tel.: +49 (0)234 / 32-26646
E-Mail:
Webseite Fachschaft

Debora Rahma
Debora Rahma is a second-year student of Gender Studies. She is pursuing the Master of Arts degree, 2-subject programme. Debora's other discipline is History.

Wieso haben Sie sich damals für Ihr Studienfach entschieden?

Because I am interested in gender studies.

An welchen Stellen haben sich die Erwartungen an Ihr Studienfach erfüllt, an welchen nicht?

I was very worried that, as an outsider in this discipline, I might not be able to join in and that I might lack the necessary background knowledge. However, Gender Studies offers a sufficient number of seminars to accommodate students from different backgrounds, allowing them to catch up on the necessary expertise. I have always felt to be in good hands and only rarely to be a disciplinary outsider. Rather, the ambivalent make-up of the student group resulted in fruitful exchange in the seminars. In some cases, I was able to contribute the knowledge acquired in my other subject, History.

Was macht Ihnen in Ihrem Fach am meisten Spaß?

The exchange in the seminars, which routinely results in interesting discussions. I also like that we are frequently able to observe and apply the acquired knowledge in practice. The way I view society has changed. Now, I pay much more attention.

Was war bisher die größte Herausforderung?

Applying for the degree programme. Those people who had experience in Gender Studies were very friendly and supportive, but the bureaucratic effort to enrol in the subject was, in my experience, very high. Mainly because of the rigid deadlines that did not allow any exceptions.

Was wollen Sie einmal damit werden?

A precise job title does not as yet exist, but I think that I'd like to work at a university or municipal institution dealing with the issue of reconciling work and family life. I would like to both manage projects and provide consultancy. That would be the first step. My long-term plan is to take over managerial duties at an equal-opportunities office.

Welche Tipps geben Sie den Leuten, die auch überlegen, Ihr Fach zu studieren?

In the first step, you should ask yourself whether you are willing to catch up on theories. At the beginning, the degree course requires a lot of reading. And you should have a pronounced interest in gender-specific issues. A good thing about Gender Studies is that you interact a lot with other faculties! In addition to social science students, you will also collaborate with people studying media studies, German studies and even sport science. And you will naturally meet many nice people among your fellow students. Gender Studies is a small degree programme, it almost has a family-like atmosphere.