Social Studies of Gender Lund University

Overview

This Master's programme in Social Studies of Gender from Lund University is an interdisciplinary programme in social sciences. You will learn how current feminist theories in dialogue with established academic disciplines have contributed to the understanding of broader social processes. You will improve your ability to critically examine, evaluate and discuss the field's most important theoretical perspectives and research results. You will be able to formulate and analyse interconnections between theory and practice concerning gender, class, ethnicity and sexuality.

Key Facts

The medium of instruction is English. This means that lectures and seminars will be given in English and that examinations (including the master's thesis) will be in English.

Career prospects 

The critical social science perspective acquired during the programme, together with in-depth knowledge of theories in your disciplinary background prepares you for professional work in a variety of fields, such as organisational management, development, communication and social policy. In addition, the programme prepares students for doctoral studies and a continued academic career.