Overview

Women's Studies MA programme offered at Bharathiar University is involved in Teaching, Research, Training, Extension and Field action projects. It offers M.A Gender Studies as an interdisciplinary field that explores how society shapes ideas of gender, identity, roles, and relationships. It examines how cultural, social, political, and economic factors influence the experiences of people of all genders. Moving beyond the traditional focus on biological differences, Gender Studies highlights how expectations and inequalities are constructed and maintained in everyday life. The department also offers Ph.D Research Programme in Gender Studies as an interdisciplinary field.

Key facts

Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary in nature encourages the students and researches from multiple academic disciplines into one activity.
Extension activities and community-oriented programs/visits are upgrading the knowledge and skills from educational institutions to the public, bridging academia and real- life environment.
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Feminist Research Methodology

Gender and Social Institutions

Gender and Society

Women and Media

Counseling and Guidance

Social Problems and Welfare Status of Women

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coimbatore, India

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 7 other Masters in Gender & Sexuality Studies in India

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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

A pass in any U.G. Degree.

Registration fee of Rs.400/- for each application should be paid through Net Banking/Debit/Credit cards/ NEFT.

Registration for SC/ST candidates is Rs.200/- for each application (Photo copy of the Community certificate be enclosed)

The Online application form shall be completed in all aspects.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

750 USD / year

≈ 750 USD / year

Additional Details

National: Tuition Fee(Per Semester): 2530

Living costs

Coimbatore

India

18295 - 24970 INR / month

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