Master of Arts (Women’s and Gender Studies) Flinders University

Overview

Offered both in-person and online, The Gender and Development, Women's Studies programme at  Flinders University  explores the importance of the concepts and constructs surrounding gender and society. Why so many think the way they do. How societies developed upon gender-orientated lines, and why it’s more important than ever to question taken-for-granted assumptions to build a more balanced, inclusive and just future.

It explores feminist politics and different types of feminism, women’s empowerment, human rights, indigenous knowledges, LGBTIQ issues - intersectional approaches help us understand who we are, and how we can better advocate for those whose experience is different to ours.

Your career

Develop a career around improving people’s understanding of women’s and gender issues, and help create systemic and structural change across a range of industries and organisations. Career opportunities exist in government departments and non-government organisations, the arts, advocacy and human rights agencies, education, consultancies, media outlets and private industry.

Flinders is SA’s #1 Uni in Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences for full-time employment and median salary for postgraduate students.* We have strong connections to industry and long experience in preparing graduates for rewarding, meaningful careers.

The need for greater awareness of women’s and gender issues will continue to drive demand for skilled professionals, and Flinders’ Master of Arts, Women’s Studies will help you take the next step in your career.

Potential occupations include:

• gender mainstreaming specialist

• women’s project coordinator

• fundraising programme officer

• international development officer

• human rights advocate

• women's rights advocate

• writer

• media creator

• women's services worker.