Gender Studies in CUHK

- Undergraduate Minor Programme
- M.Phil. in Gender Studies
- Ph.D. in Gender Studies

Application Deadlines:

First round: 29 February 2008

Second round: 31 March 2008

Third round: 31 May 2008

M.A. in Gender Studies

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Overview:

Since the 1990s, public awareness of gender issues and the social demand for knowledge and systematic training in gender studies have been on the rise. The MA curriculum is designed to provide a broad base of understanding on gender studies, to introduce basic theoretical and methodological tools in gender studies, and to analyze cutting-edge issues related to gender issues in the contemporary world.

It is beneficial to professionals whose work requires knowledge in gender studies, especially persons who in their occupational capacity design, make decisions on, and evaluate policies, projects that have a gender dimension. It is also suitable for individuals who are simply interested in gender studies as an intellectual and academic endeavour.

Programme of Studies:

Students should take a total of 24 units for graduation including 3 units of required courses and 21 units of elective courses.

Required Courses

Gender Studies: Theory

Elective Courses

Gender Studies: Methodologies
Advanced Topics in Gender Studies I
Advanced Topics in Gender Studies II
Contemporary Women’s Issues
Feminism and Civil Society
Genders and Sexualities in Asia
Women and Literature
Media and Gender Representations
Psychology of Gender
Gender and Culture
Gender and History
Religion and Gender Studies
Theology and Feminism
Gender and Language
Gender and Literature

Duration:

Full-time: 1 year

Part-time: 2 years

Tuition Fee:

Full-time: HK$56,000

Part-time: HK$32,000 (per annum)

Application Guidelines:

1. Applicants should meet general admission requirements of the Graduate School, including the English language proficiency requirement. For details, please visit http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/admission/gen_qual_admi.html.

2. Applicants can submit application through the internet at https://www.gradsch.cuhk.edu.hk/onlineapp/programme_list.aspx?FAC=INF.

3. Applicants should send (i) a 500-word statement of purpose; (ii) two confidential recommendations; (iii) Official Transcripts from the University attended; (iv) Copies of Degree Certificates; (v) Copies of Identity card or Passport; (vi) proofs of fulfilling the English Language Proficiency Requirement; and (vii) CV or other proofs of qualification (optional) to the Gender Studies Programme Office. The address is Room 111 Chen Kou Bun Building, Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong.

Enquiry:

Tel.: (852) 26961026

Fax: (852) 26037223

Email: genderstudies@cuhk.edu.hk

Website: www.cuhk.edu.hk/ant/gender