MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (GENDER STUDIES)

Postgraduate studies (research mode) at the Centre for Research on Women and Gender (KANITA) offer students the opportunity to embark on in-depth exploration of research on women, gender and their intersections with various social, cultural and political contexts. KANITA’s postgraduate studies programme are typically interdisciplinary as it draws from wide-ranging fields such as anthropology, development studies, law, sociology, political sciences, psychology, health sciences and various fields in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).   KANITA’s Master of Social Sciences (Gender Studies) primarily trains students to develop research skills and conduct exploratory research in the relevant areas using the gender lens. At the end of the study, students will acquire specialised knowledge and the ability to critically and analytically assess and inquire into diverse issues, which will be advantageous in a variety of career options.

Research Thrust Areas:

Gender Studies and intersections with these fields:

• Women’s studies
• Anthropology
• Area studies
• Development studies
• Law and policy
• Sociology
• Political science
• Psychology
• Cross-cultural studies
• Health sciences
• STEM

Applicants should possess the following:

• A Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent in a related field.
• Any Bachelor's degree with working experience related to the field of study.

• (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

  Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
  instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

** Fees are subject to change