Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Women's and Gender Studies

Main focus

; Graduates of the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies will be able to understand the development of gender theories and research methods; The programme will provide students with insights into Gender Studies as an interdisciplinary field and an awareness of its transnational and cross-cultural dimensions; Students will also be capable of analysing the intersections of gender with other differentiating features such as race, social class, ethnicity, age, sexuality, etc; Moreover, the programme focuses on competences such as the selection and use of research tools as well as the ability to analyse the social, ethical and political implications of feminist research; Furthermore, they will be aware of how to create gender equality activism and policy-making, and gender mainstreaming.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Estudios de las Mujeres y de Género

Qualification requirements

120 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation

Admission information

Access to Master’s Degree programmes is granted to holders of:
A.1. A Spanish official university degree.
A.2. A degree issued by a Higher Education institution from another European Higher Education Area Member State which allows access to Master Degree’s programmes in that State.
A.3. A degree from a non-EHEA education system, upon verification by the Spanish University that the aforementioned degree accredits an equivalent education level to that of a Spanish university degree and allows access to postgraduate programmes in the issuing country.
A.4. A Spanish Bachelor in Advanced Artistic Education.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.