Overview

The course is aimed at professional women and men from government, NGOs and the private sector identified as requiring capacity building and vital knowledge skills on gender matters.

What you'll learn

The Gender Studies program of University of Namibia offers theoretical paradigms, concepts and research techniques for evaluating issues regarding sexual rights and inequalities, power and masculine cultures, investigation of socio-cultural factors impeding gender rights, media and gender, work and gender, women's empowerment and human rights policies, gender and state policy, gender and health, and methodologies of gender and project planning.

The University of Namibia will be the only tertiary educational institution in Namibia offering the opportunity for high-level professional postgraduate studies in gender, for the successful creation of a body of gender experts in the country.

The aim is to put in place the human resource capacity for the effective implementation of development policies in all areas relating to women's empowerment, and for establishing the general socio-legal conditions for the sexual and human rights of the citizen.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theorizing Gender and Sexualities
Research, Gender and Feminist Methodologies
Gender Diversity and Mainstreaming in Development Policies
Gender, Health Equity and Social Justice
Gender Work: Local and Global Connections
Analyzing Gender and Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

258 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windhoek, Namibia

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission to the MA (Gender Studies) programme by coursework plus thesis, a candidate must be in possession of a relevant honours degree in the field of social science or a postgraduate diploma recognised at NQF level 8 with a minimum average of 65%. This is in line with UNAM Regulations and Guidelines for postgraduate programmes of the Postgraduate Studies Prospectus.
Radiological Report
Deed of Surety Form
Medical Certificate (original)
Two (2) Passport size photos
Admission letter from UNAM
Proof of Registration from UNAM
Proof of accommodation in Namibia
Completed main application form and visa form
Police Clearance from home country (compulsory)
Reasons for studying in Namibia (write one paragraph)
Proof of medical aid/ insurance (valid and active)*.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

50200 NAD / year

≈ 50200 NAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

46700 NAD / year

≈ 46700 NAD / year

Additional Details

Tuition + International Student Levy NAD 3 500.

Living costs

Windhoek

Namibia

10175 - 12578 NAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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