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MA International Gender Studies at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

International Gender Studies at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German and English. What sets it apart: it explores the topic of gender in its interdisciplinary and international diversity (including Turkey, USA, Scandinavia) at the cutting edge and provides for an exciting exchange semester abroad.

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: social inequalities; gender history; media studies; art history; cultural and literary studies; gender mainstreaming and diversity.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in politics; in research; in counselling and coaching; in media and PR; in personnel planning and quality development.

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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. Suited for graduates of: Humanities and cultural studies; Social and economic science; Law; Theology; Psychology or health and nursing science or related subjects.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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