Overview

At Gender Studies from The University of the West Indies emphasis is placed on exposing students to the importance of appreciating difference vis-à-vis gender and other social categories of analysis. Beyond familiarizing students with the key analytical debates in the field of gender and development, the programme also considers diverse analytical tools and theoretical approaches for the analysis of development theories from a uniquely gendered perspective.

Careers

As part of the MSc. course of study, you will be familiairzed with a variety of contemporary issues, solutions and methods in and around gender and development. In turn, some of the career that you will be eligible for are:

Gender Specialist / Advisor.

Consultant

Policy Advisor

Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Feminist Theorizing

Feminist Epistemology and Methodology

Issues in Caribbean Feminism and Gender Relations

Gender Analysis for Development, Policy and Planning

Sexualities, Bodies and Power in Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

Credits

35 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a First Degree with at least lower 2nd Class Honours (GPA 2.0-2.99). Preference will be given to students with some prior training in gender studies. This could include the UWI Minor in Gender and Development or Gender Studies or its equivalent.

Application Processing Fee (BDS $30 for applicants from contributing countries OR US $30 for applicants from a non-contributing countries)

Birth Certificate (certified or notarized copy)

Curriculum Vitae (2 copies)

Two (2) Referee reports (PDF)

Professional Certificates/Diplomas

Marriage Certificate (where applicable) (certified or notarised copy)

Legal Affidavit or deed poll if your present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate (certified or notarised copy)

Tuition Fee

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International

8333 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12500 USD for the full programme during 18 months.

BDS$6100 for national students.

Living costs for Bridgetown

1960 - 2590 BBD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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