MA Gender Studies - Culture, Communication, Society (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Gender Studies - Culture, Communication, Society at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Master (combined with a second subject) programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German and English. What sets it apart: it ensures an up-to-the-minute approach in the field of Gender Studies, researching all interdisciplinary and international (including Turkey, Japan, Scandinavia) facets of the gender issue.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Theories and Methods of Gender Studies; Social Inequality; Gender History; Media Studies; Cultural Science & Literary Studies; Gender Mainstreaming & Diversity.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in the political field; in research institutes; as consultants and coaches; in HR planning and quality development; in the media and PR industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply through the university application service procedure. Language of instruction: German and English. Applicants are expected to bring: substantial understanding of theories and methods deployed in the fields of social science, cultural studies and history; ideally some understanding of Gender Studies. Suited for graduates of: Social Science, Cultural Science & History or related subjects.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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