Overview

The Programme has seen momentous evolution over the past two decades. It was established in 1988, and then known as Women Studies under the old University of Natal, Durban campus.

The History Department of the time hosted the Programme. At one stage the Programme was also associated with a Gender Research Group, which consisted of individuals from the old University of Natal, Durban campus and the old University of Westville.

Key Features

Through this collaboration the merger of the two universities (now known as the University of KwaZulu-Natal) was long heralded.

The Gender Studies Programme at University of Kwazulu Natal is a vibrant interdisciplinary academic program that participates in a wide range of research, teaching and community service activities.

We focus on intersectional approaches to the study of gender, race, class, and sexuality within the African continent and beyond.

Programme Structure

Gender Studies is a multi-discipline that incorporates a variety of questions, problems, theories, and methods in the analysis of structures, operations, relations, and representations of gender.

Amongst other sources, the discipline draws upon several decades of work which has been informed by women issues studied within the women studies field. The discipline uses diverse methodologies, theories, and knowledge(s) that aim to examine gender within a number of interrelated areas and practical case.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 7 other Masters in Gender & Sexuality Studies in South Africa

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

An appropriate Bachelor's degree OR

Admission to the status of that degree in terms of Rule GR7 (a) OR

Attained a level of competence as defined by rule GR7 (b)

A School/College may prescribe further criteria for admission to study. Consult College Handbooks.

Some Schools/College may accept and Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.

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Tuition Fees

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Key information

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English requirements

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