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

University of the Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

Research master's degree in Gender Studies at UFS completed by a 192-credit dissertation (academic plan BC180027).

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

What you will study

A full dissertation of 192 credits on a gender studies research topic, with compulsory blocked contact sessions in Bloemfontein.

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Entry requirements

Centre for Gender and Africa Studies (applies to its postgraduate qualifications): a research master's requires an honours degree or equivalent with relevant content of at least 128 credits and a minimum 65% average, including a mini-dissertation of at least 32 credits.

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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