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MA Gender Studies (Coursework) at University of the Free State

University of the Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

Structured master's degree in Gender Studies at UFS combining coursework with a mini-dissertation (academic plan BC170027).

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities  |  Department: Centre for Gender and Africa Studies  |  Duration: At least 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Coursework modules with a gender lens plus a mini-dissertation carrying half the credits, in compulsory blocked contact sessions four times a year in Bloemfontein.

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Entry requirements

Centre for Gender and Africa Studies (applies to its postgraduate qualifications): a structured master's with coursework requires an honours degree or equivalent with relevant content (minimum 128 credits), a minimum average of 65% and a research record (mini-dissertation); half the credits are allocated to a mini-dissertation.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

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