Gender Studies: Master Thesis

Education facts

Code: 2KC020

The major content of this course is to write an independent student thesis in Gender Studies. The objective is to carry out a study in gender studies and formulate relevant research questions that contributes to the fields of gender study empirically, methodologically and theoretically. Apart from the actual writing of a thesis the student is also expected to defend the thesis and to act as a discussant on another student's thesis. The thesis can be written in Swedish or English.

Entry requirements

60 credits on advanced level in Gender Studies and 15 credits in Research Methods on advanced level for the Social Sciences or humanities or equivalently is required. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies and Swedish from Swedish Upper secondary education if the course is given in Swedish.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Gender Studies: Master Thesis

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %