Centre for Gender Studies

 

 

Centre for Gender Studies, USTM  invites application for 2 years PG programme in GENDER STUDIES

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline with 45% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for reserved categories)

Mode of Selection: Group Discussion/Personal Interview

Fee Structure : Admission Fee : Rs. 50,000.00

Tuition Fee per Semester : Rs. 45,000.00

About the programme/course

MA (Gender Studies) or Master of Arts in Gender Studies is a Post-Graduate Social Science course. Women’s studies, Masculinity studies, Queer Studies, Sexuality studies etc. are all part of the Master of Arts in Gender Studies programme offered at USTM . Recognised and indeed guided by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Gender Studies is a discipline in the UGC’s list of disciplines for the NET and JRF programmes under the name of Women’s Studies. There are many career options for MA Gender Studies graduates which include-professors, Gender Specialist in various ministries under Government, Research Associate, Counsellor, Social Worker, Programme Associate, Writer etc.

 

About the Centre for Gender Studies,USTM

Centre for Gender Studies, USTM is one of the first centres in North-East India which aims to study the broader spectrums on gender issues and equality, while not limiting the study and research only for issues related to women. Established in 2023, this centre aims to promote the study, research, documentation & publication, training, and consultancy on issues related to all the genders and their respective identities- women, men, transgender, gender neutral, non-binary, agender, pangender, genderqueer, two-spirit, third gender, and all, none or a combination of these from all strata of society and to create a gender-just society.

How is MA (Gender Studies) Course Beneficial?

• Master of Arts degree in Gender Studies programme prepares students for Gender Studies/Women’s Studies Programs at the state and centre levels, as well as teaching-related employment.
• Higher degree programmes in corresponding fields, such as a PhD, are available. They can also work for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that advocate for women’s issues.
• They can also teach in schools and handle employment in other women’s welfare organisations.

MA (Gender Studies) Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Research Organizations
• NGOs
• Government Offices
• Ministries
• Corporate Sector

Advanced Course in MA (Gender Studies)

• PhD in Gender Studies
• Post-Doctorate in Gender Studies

 

Syllabus for MA (Gender Studies), Kong Sil Centre for GENDER STUDIES, USTM