Gender Studies (master's two years)

has advanced general knowledge of the gender research field and its central issues
has in-depth understanding of a specific gender topic (e.g. feminist ethics, gender and education, gender and ethnicity, gender in history, gender in literature, gender and sexualities, gender and work, gender and welfare etc.)
has solid knowledge of gender theories, methodologies and methods of data collection and analysis in gender studies (e.g. empiricist, standpoint and poststructuralist theories, interdisciplinary methodological approaches, text analysis, observation, interviews etc)
can apply gender-sensitive perspective on new areas within the academic field
has in-depth understanding of feminist critique of science
can analyse a gender issue and place it in a societal and cultural as well as in interdisciplinary perspectives
can work in an independent, thorough and critical manner with central issues, research literature and empirical studies on gender
can conduct independent research on issues in a gender perspective
understands the need for adherence to ethical norms; for critical assessment of data sources, and for limited research objectives in order to give an independent contribution to gender research.

A master's degree in Gender studies will give you the ability to work independently on central issues related to gender, feminism, gender equality, power and knowledge production. These issues are central if you want a profession for instance in teaching and research, public administration, NGOs, special interest organizations and culture.

Start developing your career
You can write your master's thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops, and career counseling offered to students. Or you can learn what former students do by shadowing a STK alumni for a day at work.

Job Shadowing
The Science Shop
The Career Services at the University of Oslo
Semester abroad