Master 1 subject

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?

Profile
Degree
Master of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
German, English
Admission
Restricted
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...

​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.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • social inequalities
  • gender history
  • media studies
  • art history
  • cultural and literary studies
  • gender mainstreaming and diversity
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,

... 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.


This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Humanities and cultural studies
  • Social and economic science
  • Law
  • Theology
  • Psychology or health and nursing science
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in politics
  • in research
  • in counselling and coaching
  • in media and PR
  • in personnel planning and quality development
And else?
An internship ...

is mandatory. It is done during the degree course.

Studying abroad ... is mandatory. It is done from the 3. semester.
Duration: 1 semester
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Maximiliane Brand
Building, Room: GD 1/337
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-26646
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Gender Studies
Building, Room: GD 03/129
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-26646
Email:
Website Fachschaft