Presentation

Semester

Autumn 2015. Normally, students will be admitted every second year.

The Degree

The Master´s programme leads to the degree of Master of Philosophy in Gender and Development. It is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits).

Objectives and content

The main aims of the programme are (1) to provide comprehension of multi-level processes of development and the significance of gender in such processes, and (2) convey understanding of the concept of gender in a cross-culturalperspective 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 programmes 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.

Programme profile

The programme aims to offer a critical and contextual perspective on both development and gender. The programme focuses on developing your ability to reflect in both global and ethical terms, while at the same time retaining a perspective from below which is sensitive to local values and ideas. Methodologically, the focus will be on qualitative research techniques, but you will also be trained in the reading and interpretation of quantitative material.

Admission

Semester

Autumn 2015. Normally, students will be admitted every second year.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students for the Masters programme in Gender and Development must have completed a first degree (Bachelors 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.

http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-abroad/english-language-requirements

Application procedure

The Quota Scheme: 

Students from developing countries and certain countries in Eastern Europe are eligible for scholarships from the Quota scheme. The deadline for application is 1st of December 2014. How to apply: http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-abroad

International Master´s degree students:

Master's degree students who are financing their own studies can apply for a full Master's degree programme at the University of Bergen. The deadline for application is 1st of December 2014. How to apply: http://www.uib.no/education/admission/master/international-applicants-residing-abroad

Norwegian residents:

Norwegian residents have to apply directly to the Faculty of Psychology. The deadline for application is 15th of April 2013. How to apply: http://www.uib.no/psyfa/en/education/master#howtoapply

A letter of motivation should be attached to the application.

Study Period Abroad

Study period abroad

Students are encouraged to do fieldwork abroad, but this is not a requirement.

Contact

More information

studieveileder.psyfa@uib.no / Tel: (+47) 55 58 27 10