Master of Philosophy in Gender and Development

Oppstart

Annan kvar haust (2009, 2011, osb.)

Oppstart

Autumn 2013. Normally, students will be admitted every second year

Graden

Dette masterprogrammet fører fram til graden Master of Philosophy in Gender and Development. Studiet er toårig (120 studiepoeng) og byggjer på bachelorgrad eller tilsvarande grad.

Mål og innhald

The main aims of the programme are to

1) provide comprehension of multi-level processes of development and the significance of gender in such processes, and

2) convey understanding of the notion of gender in an interdisciplinary perspective and its complex analytical applications.

The programme offers a critical and contextual perspective on both "development" and "gender." It emphasises global and ethical reflection, while at the same time retaining a perspective "from below" which is sensitive to local values and ideas. The GAD approach to methodology is gender sensitive and draws on feminist epistemologies and ethics. The emphasis is mainly on qualitative methods, but training is offered in interpreting quantitative data material. Research ethics is an integral part of the teaching throughout the course.

Mål og innhald

Programmet har som mål å gjere studentane i stand til å 1) forstå tydinga kjønn har for utviklingspolitikk og prosjekt, og 2) bruke kjønn som problematiserande analytisk kategori i eiga forsking.

Studentane skal lære å bruke kjønnsanalytiske nøkkel-omgrep, undersøkje kjønna strukturar i sosial organisering på lokalt nivå og forstå kjønn i eit tverrkulturelt perspektiv. Ein skal også lære å forstå kjønna aspekt ved global fattigdom, forstå ulike institusjonelle aktørar si rolle i inter-nasjonal og nasjonal utviklingspolitikk, og forstå integrering av kjønnsperspektiv (gender mainstreaming) og kjønna konsekvensar av spesifikke utviklingspolitiske tiltak.

Eit nøkkelomgrep er menneskeleg utvikling (human development) forstått som eit rammeverk for sosiopolitisk og økonomisk utvikling så vel som individuell psykologisk utvikling. I denne breie tydinga er det grunnleggjande målet for menneskeleg utvikling å skape samfunn som fremjar demokrati og tryggleik, og å betre folk sine høve til å bestemme over sine eigne liv og oppnå ein anstendig levestandard.

Fagleg profil

Programmet har som mål å gi eit kritisk og kontekstuelt perspektiv på både utvikling og kjønn. Det blir lagt vekt på at studentane skal utvikle evna til å reflektere globalt og etisk på same tid som dei skal ha eit grasrotperspektiv og ta omsyn til lokale verdiar og tankesett.

Oppstart

Annan kvar haust (2009, 2011, osb.)

Studiestart

Autumn 2013. Normally, students will be admitted every second year

Opptakskrav

Prospective students for the Master´s programme in Gender and Development must have completed a first degree (Bachelor´s degree) of at least three years´ duration at a recognised institution of higher education or an equivalent education approved by the University Board. The candidate must document special competence equalling one and a half years of study (90 ECTS) in a field or specialisation relevant to gender and/or development issues. Other specialisations may be deemed to be equivalent.

Applicants must document proficiency in the English language in accordance with specified requirements, as English is the language used in teaching, examinations and the thesis.

Søknadsprosedyre

Du søkjer opptak til Det psykologiske fakultet
Søknadsfristen er 15. april for studiestart i august.
Sjå http://www.uib.no/psyfa/utdanning/opptak/masterstudium#soslashknadsprosedyre

Delstudium i utlandet

It is presumed that most of the international students will return to their home countries to do fieldwork. Norwegian students are also encouraged to perform their research abroad but this is not a requirement.

Meir infomasjon

www.uib.no/studieprogram/MAPS-GAD
studierettleiar@psyfa.uib.no / 55 58 27 10

Omfang

4 semesters (2 years) - full-time study

Studiestart

Autumn 2013. Normally, students will be admitted every second year

Mål og innhald

The main aims of the programme are to

1) provide comprehension of multi-level processes of development and the significance of gender in such processes, and

2) convey understanding of the notion of gender in an interdisciplinary perspective and its complex analytical applications.

The programme offers a critical and contextual perspective on both "development" and "gender." It emphasises global and ethical reflection, while at the same time retaining a perspective "from below" which is sensitive to local values and ideas. The GAD approach to methodology is gender sensitive and draws on feminist epistemologies and ethics. The emphasis is mainly on qualitative methods, but training is offered in interpreting quantitative data material. Research ethics is an integral part of the teaching throughout the course.

Læringsutbyte/resultat

After completion of the study programme, the students should be able to account for and critically apply key concepts relating to gender analysis. They should be able to examine local-level gendered patterns of social organisation. They should also be able to discuss gender in a cross-cultural perspective and the potential of gender for political mobilisation and development.

They should be able to trace the conceptual and policy trajectory from economic growth to human development. The students should also demonstrate understanding of the gendered aspects of poverty and vulnerability, of global socio-economic and political processes, and the role of the various institutional players involved in such processes. Furthermore, they should be able to draw a critical picture of the gendered consequences of more specifically targeted development policies. Through the master thesis, the students should demonstrate skills in formulating research questions, and plan, carry out and report on an independent research project.

The theoretical part of the programme is intended to prepare students for independent research, which should be based on data collected through fieldwork (Master´s thesis, 60 ETCS). Fieldwork, which is a compulsory part of the course in research methodologies, should be carried out in the summer/early autumn between the 2nd and 3rd semesters.

Through work on the Master´s thesis and through elective courses, own academic specialisation in the student´s field of interest is facilitated.

The theoretical part of the programme will be taught in the first semester: Gender Analysis: Critical cross-cultural approaches (15 ECTS) and Critical Perspectives on Development Processes: From economic growth to human development (15 ECTS).

During the second semester, the programme offers a course on Methodology and theory of sciences (15 ECTS) and optional courses (10 ECTS). Optional MA level courses can be chosen to suit each student´s specialisation from the selection of English language 300-level courses available at the university. The programme board will play an active part in the selection of courses.

The project proposal, which should be completed during the course of the second semester, is worth 5 ECTS.

Opptakskrav

Prospective students for the Master´s programme in Gender and Development must have completed a first degree (Bachelor´s degree) of at least three years´ duration at a recognised institution of higher education or an equivalent education approved by the University Board. The candidate must document special competence equalling one and a half years of study (90 ECTS) in a field or specialisation relevant to gender and/or development issues. Other specialisations may be deemed to be equivalent.

Applicants must document proficiency in the English language in accordance with specified requirements, as English is the language used in teaching, examinations and the thesis.

Obligatoriske emne / spesialisering

GAD301 Gender Analysis: Critical cross-cultural approaches (15 ECTS)

GAD302 Critical Perspectives on Development Processes: From economic growth to human development (15 ECTS)

Optional courses (10ECTS)

GAD305 Practical and theoretical research methodologies (20 ECTS)

GAD350Master´s thesis (60 ECTS)

Omfang masteroppgåva

The theoretical part of the study should prepare you for independent research, which should be based on data collected through fieldwork. Fieldwork should be performed in the summer/early autumn between the second and the third semester. The third and fourth semester will be devoted to thesis writing.

Through the work with the master's thesis, as well as through selective courses, you should develop your own academic specialisation according to your fields of interest.

Master thesis 100 pages (60 ECTS)

Delstudium i utlandet

It is presumed that most of the international students will return to their home countries to do fieldwork. Norwegian students are also encouraged to perform their research abroad but this is not a requirement.

Undervisningsmetodar

The programme combines different forms of teaching and educational tools, including lectures, seminars and workshops. Emphasis is placed on developing students´ ability to critically read their own and others´ work. Moreover, it is considered important to give the students training in academic writing skills, various research techniques and research ethics.

Language of instruction is English.

Vurderingsformer

The students will be presented to different forms of assessment like written exams, home-exam, essays and portfolio assessment.

Kompetanse for vidare studium

A Master´s degree in Gender and Development formally qualifies the student for further studies on PhD level.

Yrkesvegar

The mainstreaming of gender in development processes is a priority for all development agencies, whether multilateral, bilateral or NGOs, and Human Development is the overriding goal of most donors. A Master´s degree in Gender and Development gives candidates broad competence within the field, and it should qualify them for jobs in the many development aid organisations in the UN-system, with bilateral donors and NGOs, as well as in different parts of national and local public administration.

Evaluering

The programme board and the programme auditore will evaluate the results in accordance with the Faculty of Psychology´s evaluation and quality system.

Fagansvarleg

Dept. of Health Promotion and Development, Faculty of Psychology.

Adminstrativ ansvarleg

Faculty of Psychology.