General data
| Name of the master |
Joint Masters in Women, Gender and Citizenship Studies
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Official postgraduate programme (POP)
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POP in Educational and Health Social Sciences
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| Type |
Mixed mode
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Participating universities
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Autonomous University of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Technical University of Catalonia, University of Girona, Rovira i Virgili University, University of Lleida and University of Vic |
| Coordinating university |
University of Barcelona  |
| Number of credits |
120
|
Language of instruction
|
Catalan: 100 % |
Study regime
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Full time (face-to-face mode) / part time (on-line mode)
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| Duration |
two academic years (three semesters)
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Start of the course
|
1 October 2007 |
| Method |
Mixed (one research track + one professional track)
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Course organised by
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October - June / yearly |
| Timetable |
To be decided |
Maximum number of students
|
30 for the face-to-face mode (for each track) and 30 for the on-line mode |
| Price |
Subsidised (to give a general idea of what this means, for the 2006-2007 academic year the price has been set at 24-28 € per ECTS credit; in anticipation of approval of a Government of Catalonia decree, expected by June 2007, an approximate increase of between 5% and 7% can be calculated for the 2007-2008 academic year). |
Educational objectives
The general aim of the masters is to provide training about women and gender that is both scientifically rigorous and applicable to problems of social interest. The “Women, jobs and public policies” professional track aims to respond to a clear demand in society for people who can work as advocates of equality. The “Theory, criticism and culture. Gender perspectives” track aims to develop better understanding of the conceptual networks and the theoretical discourses that have contributed to recent theoretical, academic and political debates about gender issues.
Curriculum structure
First year
During the first year students are obligated to complete the three common modules and one specific module from the chosen track.
Common compulsory modules
- Module 1: Feminist epistemologies and history of women
- Module 2: Gender and sociocultural dynamics
- Module 3: Gender violence and countervailing powers
Research specific module
- Module 4: Discourse, practice and discipline knowledge
Professional specific module
- Module 5: Work and well-being: where are the women?
Second year
Students complete the modules corresponding to the specialisation chosen during the first year:
- Theory, criticism and culture. Gender perspectives. Modules 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
- Women, jobs and public policies. Modules 11, 12, 13 and 14
In the “Theory, criticism and culture. Gender perspectives” track, students must complete two (30 credits) of the four optional modules and one compulsory module (15 credits), all from this specialisation. In addition, they are obligated to write final research papers or complete final research projects (15 credits) that meet the requirements described below.
In the “Women, jobs and public policies” track, students must complete two compulsory modules (30 credits) and, of the two remaining modules, one optional module (15 credits), which would be module 13 in the face-to-face mode and module 14 in the on-line mode. Likewise, they will be required to complete work consisting of the design and assessment of plans, programmes and projects dedicated to equality from a gender perspective.
In the final work or project students must demonstrate their ability to do theoretical or practical research using the methodological tools specific to gender studies, carrying out the research with rigour and making an original contribution.
Career opportunities
- Professional track:
- advocate of equality trainers, who have become more important since the passage of laws of equality in several autonomous regions and will play an important role in companies, public administrations and other associations;
- trainers required for persons working in the media, in NGOs, in educational institutions and in local and national administrations.
- Research track: researchers with a gender perspective who can pursue academic opportunities such as doing a doctorate in the future or participating in various programmes and projects that provide this perspective.
Admission profile, previous education requirements and admission and selection criteria
The following criteria have been established to evaluate the candidates’ qualifications:
- The extent to which any previous degrees are suitable for the masters studies. In this regard, degrees will be listed according to the level and extent to which they are suitable.
- Candidates’ academic records of previously completed studies.
- Professional experience.
- Knowledge of a third language.
- Mobility during previous studies.
- Written statements from candidates which describe their personal motivation and include the objectives that have led them to apply for admission to the masters.
» More information: General entrance requeriments
Pre-registration and registration
Pre-registration must be completed online.
First pre-registration period: will begin on 2 April and will run until 1 July 2007
Admission decisions: between 16 and 18 July 2007
If places are still available, a new pre-registration period will be open from 20 July until 19 September 2007.
For information about the registration process, refer to the web page
http://www.ub.edu
» More information: Pre-registration and registration
Admission to the Doctoral programme
Students can apply for admission to the doctoral course of any Official Postgraduate Programme (POP, Programes Oficials de Postgrau) at the University of Girona provided they have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in a POP programme or have an official master’s degree and have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits in their undergraduate and postgraduate studies at a university or other centre of higher education. The applications will be reviewed by the Doctoral Council of each programme.
» More information: POP doctoral programmes
Contact
Academic staff person in charge:
Teresa Cabruja
teresa.cabruja@udg.edu
Telephone: (34) 972 419 805
Additional information
Stays abroad
Refer to the UdG External Relations website: http://www.udg.edu/internacional/ 
Grants
Refer to the UdG Research website: http://portalderecerca.udg.edu/