Gender Studies: Magister Thesis 15 credits

About the course

The major content of this course is to write an independent student thesis in Gender Studies. The objective is to carry out a study in gender studies and formulate relevant research questions that contributes to the fields of gender study empirically, methodologically and theoretically. Apart from the actual writing of a thesis the student is also expected to defend the thesis and to act as a discussant on another student's thesis.

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Spring 2026
- Gender Studies: Magister Thesis
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  24 March 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  2
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-29104
  
  Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. In addition to this, another 30 ECTS on advanced level in Gender Studies where 7,5 ECTS in Research Methods is included. And English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
- Gender Studies: Magister Thesis
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
  Apply
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Starts
  24 March 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  2
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-29103
  
  Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. In addition to this, another 30 ECTS on advanced level in Gender Studies where 7,5 ECTS in Research Methods is included. And English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
  
  Selection
  Only program SAGRA. Guaranteed place.
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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