Bachelor Of Philosophy (Honours) - Gender Studies

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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4 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$32490

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We are in the midst of a new wave of interest in gender, as evidenced through popular cultural phenomena such as #metoo, and public debates and policy challenges about social issues such as political representation, sexual and family violence, transgender rights, or radicalisation. Gender Studies equips you with highly relevant skills and knowledge that can be applied across multiple domains. You'll learn to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of feminist thought, its key shifts, major theorists and philosophical movements articulate the complexities of gender as a socially constructed practice situated in time and place, and mediated by other subject positions like race, class, religion, and sexuality contextualise the history of women’s liberation as a social movement, its links to feminist activism as a form of social justice, and the continuing relevance of linking theory to practice draw on feminist methods of research, writing, and thinking about gender utilise a discursive vocabulary to clearly articulate arguments around gender, sexuality, ideology, subjectivity, corporeality, and agency Career Pathways Students cultivate skills in critical thinking around gender and sexuality which can be applied to many areas: Community development Human resource management Human rights and equal opportunity Law Media and journalism Policy planning Politics Research Social work Teaching and education Women’s services

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Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent). English language requirements: IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0 TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections

4 Years - Full time

Fee

A$49,300.00 (US$ 32,490) per yearPlease check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Crawley Campus, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY, Western Australia, 6009, PERTH, Australia

4 Years - Full time

Fee

A$49,300.00 (US$ 32,490) per year

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

UWA Albany Centre, 35 Stirling Terrace, ALBANY, Western Australia, 6330, ALBANY, Australia

About

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has its main campus in Perth. It is in the top 1% of universities in the world, and is regarded as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Past graduates include former Australian Prime Minister the Honourable Bob Hawke AC, and Oscar-winning artist Shaun Tan.
The university was given a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide 2018 for its low student-to-teacher ratio, which means all students get plenty of dedicated support while learning. The courses also offer many opportunities to undertake work experience through UWA’s strong industry partnerships.
The main Perth campus is near to the city centre and the beach. Students have everything they need on site – UWA’s Guild Village is a mini community with everything from a hairdresser and travel agent to a dentist, second hand bookshop and a supermarket. Sports facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym.
The University has a dedicated CareerHub where students can get information on employment, careers events and workshops. They can also book an advisor for one-to-one advice on everything from perfecting their CV to choosing a career path. Other services on offer include disability support, information on finances, a confidential counsellor and an international centre.
UWA's Student Guild runs more than 140 clubs and societies, ranging from sports teams to drama club. There is also a large number of social events for students to get involved in throughout the year, including trips away, festivals, food fairs and Pride Week.

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