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Interdisciplinary Gender Studies

Master’s programme

Inter-faculty study programme

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2023

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

First-semester students in the winter semester

19

Graduates per academic year

3

Average duration of studies in semesters

8

Make connections between many different disciplines rather than studying just one subject

The distinctive feature of the master’s programme in Interdisciplinary Gender Studies is the collaboration between students and teaching staff from many different subject areas. You will work together to explore a range of critical perspectives, at both local and global levels, on the academic world and society as a whole, and question assumptions on the basis of factual evidence.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

If you feel there is widespread inequality in our society, like to imagine how this could be improved, and also enjoy reading and reflective thinking, then this master’s programme is for you. You should be willing to ask critical questions, and to consider new perspectives. You must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area.

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About the study programme

Interdisciplinary Gender Studies at the University of Graz

This master’s programme focuses on gender issues and how these relate to other factors such as ethnicity, class, (dis)ability, age and many more. You can specialise in various different areas (e.g. everyday life, politics, the economy, academic theory). The aim of this study programme is to analyse the status quo from a critical perspective, and to identify opportunities for change.

Institute Curriculum

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Double-Degree-Programme

The study programme can also be taken as a double degree in partnership with Ruhr University Bochum. You will need to spend a mandatory semester abroad (30 ECTS credit points) at the partner institution as part of your study programme.

Double Degree

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Further studies

After completing the master’s programme there is the possibility of further study in the doctoral programme. The content will be evaluated during the admission process.

Academic Affairs Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate you will be able to work in many different fields, depending on the content of your bachelor’s programme, where expertise in gender issues is important. Possible career paths include anti-discrimination and equal opportunity bodies, social affairs and research, the media and cultural organisations, adult and continuing education, politics and policy advice, psychology and psychotherapy (gender-sensitive diagnostics, career counselling, advertising psychology, gender-specific trauma therapy, personal counselling, life coaching etc.).

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Note on registration

For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area and apply for admission.

Students are able to start the master's programme in the winter as well as the summer semester. It is recommended, though, to begin in the winter semester, since the range of courses is limited in the summer.

Academic Affairs

Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Double-Degree-Programme
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Interdisciplinary and multi-perspective approach

Many electives and options for specialisation

Research-oriented and practical

„Gender Studies was exactly the right study programme for me: the in-depth critical and theoretical exploration of topics such as racism, physical characteristics and sexuality from various different perspectives – and the gender factor is significant in many areas – has given me a better understanding of current socio-political discourse. “

Corinna