A master's degree in Gender Studies will give you the ability to work independently on issues relating to gender, feminism, gender equality, ecofeminism, sustainability, power, and knowledge production in an interdisciplinary way.
As a graduate of this programme, you will possess knowledge and skills that are highly valued in many areas of working life. These issues are central if you want a profession within fields such as teaching and research, public administration, NGOs, special interest organizations and culture.
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Former students at work
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Conductor and PhD Fellow
I think combining Gender Studies with another subject or professional field can be incredibly valuable. Some of the most interesting opportunities emerge between fields, Hannah says.
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Counsellor at Blå Kors Steg for Steg
Sandra finds her degree in Gender Studies a strength in a workday where she meets people with challenges related to substance abuse and crime.
Start developing your career
As a program student you can take an internship course as part of your degree, or 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.
- Internship for Gender Studies
- Start preparing for working life through Jobbklar in Canvas
- Join Programutvalget ved Senteret for tverrfaglig kjønnsforskning (in Norwegian)
Enhance your degree with an interdisciplinary certificate
Gain unique interdisciplinary competencies for your degree, together with students from across UiO. The certificate provides students with knowledge and skills sought after in the job market.
The honours certificates consists of 20 ECTS, which may be taken as a supplement to your program. It is available for all students enrolled in a master's or professional degree program.
Further studies
Read more about research training at the Faculty of Humanities: