GENDERST07 Gender studies
Faculty of Arts
Gender studies (GENDERST07) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 24 units, taught at Malaysia and Clayton. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Credit points
- 48
- Units
- 24
- Campus
- Malaysia, Clayton
- Offered in
- 3 courses
The 2027 handbook has no page for GENDERST07. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Overview
Gender studies is an exciting interdisciplinary field of inquiry that is informed by the belief that all social processes and institutions are 'gendered'. Studies in this area bring innovative theory and research techniques to understanding the ways in which our bodies are sexed, gendered and sexually oriented, how these relate to contemporary and global debates on gender inequality, sexual and reproductive health and rights and the plurality of sexualities. You will be introduced to a variety of critical models of analysis - feminist and queer - that will assist you in developing a range of methodological skills, including problem-solving skills. You will also develop transferable professional skills in gender analysis and an ethos of gender equality and social justice that is transferable to your future career.
Availability
Gender studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Clayton as a major and minor, in A2006 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences at Malaysia as a major and minor, and in A0502 Diploma of Liberal Arts at Clayton as a major.
Structure
Rules
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Clayton
12 credit pointsMalaysia
12 credit pointsLevel 2 cornerstone units6 credit points
Clayton
6 credit pointsMalaysia
6 credit pointsAdditional unit
6 credit pointsLevel 3 capstone units6 credit points
Clayton
6 credit pointsMalaysia
6 credit pointsElective units24 credit points
Clayton
24 credit points- ATS2322The personal is political: Examining gender politics in AustraliaNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2561Sex and the mediaNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2718Love, families, and relationshipsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3852Researching social justiceNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3222Developing research literacyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3223Gender and family violenceNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3224Gender, family violence and criminal justice system responsesNo reviews yet6 cp
Malaysia
18 credit pointsCourses that offer it
Notes
Please visit the intercampus exchange website for how to enrol in Malaysian units.
Learning outcomes
- 1
recognise key developments of feminist scholarship;
- 2
analyse and evaluate the key concepts, theoretical perspectives and scholarly debates in the study of genders, sexes and sexualities, and how these intersect in multidisciplinary fields of study;
- 3
apply the key theoretical concepts of gender and sexuality studies to a range of contemporary global issues;
- 4
develop applied skills in gender analysis relevant to professional contexts such as non-governmental organisations, industry and community-based organisations (CBO) or civil society movements.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Dr Karla Elliott
- Dr Herbary Cheung
Common questions
Which courses offer Gender studies?
3 courses in 2026: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences; and Diploma of Liberal Arts.