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.
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 Swedish upper secondary course English A/6 and Swedish from Swedish Upper secondary education if the course is given in Swedish.
Selection
Academic credits
Application code
UMU-29102
Application
Please note: This application round is intended only for applicants within the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Online application service in Swedish will open 16 September 2024 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 2024. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
