APG5045 Gender and development
Faculty of Arts
APG5045 Gender and development is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The unit will introduce you to the main debates, concepts and practices in the field of gender and international development. You will explore broader debates and conceptual frameworks related to the study of gender, gender equity, and gender justice, including how gender operates with other relations of power, such as race, ethnicity, class, and disabilities, that inform current development practice. Using available datasets and indicators, we will examine historical and contemporary trends in gender inequality and analyse why and how gender inequality and injustice are pervasive, albeit variegated, worldwide. We will identify approaches to reduce gender inequality and promote social inclusion in development practice. You will gain an overview of gender analysis methods, tools and frameworks that can be applied across a range of sectors. You will be given the opportunity to apply these skills to real case studies drawn from contemporary non-government organisations, government and social movements grappling with complex geopolitical and environmental realities. The unit will conclude by examining the drivers and actors involved in transformative change. You will have the opportunity to develop reflexive skills that are essential for navigating the complex terrain of working in international development.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Learning portfolioPortfolio60%
- Research projectWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and explain theories and concepts on gender and gender relations as they pertain to development practice;
- 2
identify, assess, and apply gender analysis methods, tools and frameworks commonly used in development practice;
- 3
Analyse how individual and collective agency is exercised to advocate for and organise for change in various ways;
- 4
Develop an understanding of strategies to work with policymakers when pursuing policy or legislative change pertaining to gender equality;
- 5
Develop and apply reflexive thinking that can be applied to a wide variety of professional environments.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit will provide you with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. You will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
This unit provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
Where it fits
APG5045 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Samanthi Gunawardana
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Samanthi Gunawardana
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5045?
APG5045 has no prerequisites.
When is APG5045 offered?
In 2026, APG5045 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is APG5045?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5045 have an exam?
No. APG5045 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include APG5045?
APG5045 is part of Policy studies.