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Center for Research on Women and Gender (KANITA)   |  Universiti Sains Malaysia

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (GENDER STUDIES)

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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