Postgraduate study in Gender Studies
Gender Studies is suspended in the BA (Hons) and Master of Arts programmes, effective 2023. This suspension applies to sub-doctoral programmes only.
Students interested in pursuing Doctoral study in Gender Studies can click here for more information on what is available.
What you can study in Gender Studies
Gender Studies covers a wide range of topics, such as politics, history, society, literature and education.
Courses focus on areas such as gender and the home, workplace and public life, gender and violence, Pacific island cultures and gender relations, and the portrayals of gender in popular culture.
You can also take a range of courses from other subjects in Arts including History, Anthropology and Sociology.
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Gender Studies
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Gender Studies or Women's Studies. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, History, International Relations, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Political Science/Political Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology.
Master of Arts in Gender Studies
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Gender Studies, Women's Studies or similar programmes, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 in 45 points above Stage II.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, History, International Relations, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Political Science/Political Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Gender Studies. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, History, International Relations, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Political Science/Political Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology.
Structuring your specialisation in Gender Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Gender Studies
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2023 BA(Hons) schedule for Gender Studies
Master of Arts in Gender Studies
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Gender Studies:
Thesis proposal
If you are interested in applying for an MA in Gender Studies please submit a thesis proposal so that we can find you a supervisor.
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Gender Studies, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.