The Department of Gender Studies, Faculty for Social Wellbeing at the University of Malta is very pleased to announce two unique Masters programmes that will open in October 2016 at the University of Malta.

Master of Gender Studies (Research)
Master of Gender, Society and Culture (Taught)
(Full-time or Part-time Day or Part-time Evening)

Gender issues are relevant in all sectors of society and all areas of academia, and this was recognised when the Department was ratified by University Council in November 2013, as part of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing.

The Department of Gender Studies is built on three pillars: teaching, research and activism. Its theoretical positions include: feminisms, masculinities, Queer Studies, and Post-colonialism—and gender is viewed through these lenses. At its core, intersectionality is paramount and this is played out through engagement across all gendered spaces.

Career development:
Since this programme is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, we anticipate interest in the programme from a broad range of applicants with backgrounds in all disciplines (ranging from Engineering, Architecture and ICT to Arts and Humanities).

The programmes are designed to support people who wish to broaden their worldview, as they build their career - within government departments, ministries and agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private companies.
Government policy is based on gender mainstreaming which
is important to tap into EU Funds and get a higher visibility. Candidates will return to their discipline with a solid understanding of how gender plays a significant and mainstreamed role in that area.

For more information kindly visit: http://www.um.edu.mt/socialwellbeing/genderstudies/notices/openingtwomastersinoctober2016
or contact Ms Samantha Grima - samantha.grima@um.edu.mt at the Department of Gender Studies

Interested persons are invited to apply by 21 July 2016 through the online application facility: www.um.edu.mt/apply

For more information about Gender Studies go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unhSRIutvlQ