MA Gender Studies
Vilnius, Lithuania
DURATION
3 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 1,925 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* For citizens of other countries|For citizens and residents of Belarus: €1320
Introduction
MA Program “Gender Studies” aims to prepare highly qualified sociologists with critical analysis, scientific and practical work skills, who are able to systematically analyze relevant societal phenomena and challenges related to gender categories established in social relations and institutes; to prepare and implement sociological research projects in accordance to the research ethics; to propose possible solutions to social problems related to gender norms based on the results of sociological research; to work in a multicultural environment, to plan independently and to pursue a professional career.
Distinctive features of the Program
- The only full-fledged Master’s Degree program in Gender Studies in Lithuania and Belarus;
- The program is based on more than 20-year-old tradition in the field of gender studies of EHU;
- The program is prepared based on the experience of Western universities and the relevant research and pedagogical potential of European Humanities University as well as invited foreign experts;
- All courses are taught in English;
- Blended learning format, combining full-time education in Vilnius and distance learning;
- Unique teaching staff, including highly qualified and experienced specialists in the field of gender studies;
- Combination of theory and practice, research, and projects’ activities focused on gender dimension (including the Center for Gender Studies);
- Emphasis on development of the research skills of students;
- The interdisciplinary approach that provides students with a solid knowledge of gender dimensions in such fields as law, political sciences, etc.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Social Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
- Fundamental traditions of sociological thought
- Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
- Qualitative Methods in Gender Research
Semester 2
- Gender and Politics
- Gender and Human Rights: legal systems and practices 6
- Gender Equality in Practice 6
- Master’s thesis (Research Seminar) 3
- Students should select two courses:
- Critical Men’s Studies
- Gender, Media and Visual Culture
- Sociology of Emotions
- Feminism: politics, theory, practice
Semester 3
- Students should select one course:
- Gender, Science and Technologies
- Gender and Work
- Final Master's thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Practical Sphere
- sociologists;
- consultants;
- professionals in gender studies;
- employees of governmental and non-governmental organizations;
- employees of personnel services and agencies, media agencies, educational institutions, etc.
Research Sphere
- analysts at national and international research centers.