Gender and Development Studies

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A degree with a major in Gender and Developmental Studies provides a solid understanding of debates in feminist thinking, and links them to gendered policy and programming. The students develop an in-depth knowledge and capacity for gendered analysis of specific issues such as: women’s empowerment; political economy, and the environment; and masculinities and patriarchy. The students gain the skills required to participate effectively in gender- and development-related research, policy-making and programme implementation. Some common jobs for the graduates of this degree include in the Non-governmental aid organisations, International development institutions, Government policy, University research, Consultancy etc.