Postgraduate Certificate in Gender Studies
&
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Gender Studies
A program designed by professionals for the gender-based community
Scope of the Program
| Upgrade the credentials of public service professionals in multidisciplinary field of gender studies. Update the theoretical base of mid-career professionals working in local and international non-governmental organizations. Assist in bridging the gap between academia and corporations/media houses. Serve as a foundation for potential students aiming to pursue postgraduate degree in humanities and social sciences. Enhance academic experience and learning of postgraduate and undergraduate students. |
OBJECTIVES
Considering the significance and importance of gender-based issues for the mid-career professionals (Bureaucrats, Journalists, Govt. and NGO employees) based/posted in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, the Centre of Excellence in Gender Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University introduces Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Gender Studies programs during the evening. All the courses offered will be instructed by competent and diverse faculty members of the Centre.
RATIONALE
CEGS as a Centre of Excellence is geared towards education and awareness along with promoting research-based programs. To cater to the mid-career professionals’ academic and research needs, it is felt that programs of short duration would be offered that would be beneficial for those individuals who otherwise might not be able to join long duration (morning) programs.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The programs will cater to individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Mid-career individuals and professionals will be preferred on the basics of experience over fresh graduates. The committee comprising of the CEGS faculty shall determine the candidate’s eligibility/qualification to take admission in the evening program.
MEDIUM OF STUDY
English
TIME & SCHEDULE
Five Working Days
Morning Timings: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Evening Timings: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Note: Classes can be arranged on weekends to meet the credit hours requirement if needed. (Occasionally)
| Postgraduate Certificate in Gender Studies | Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Gender Studies | |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM | Certification is Leading to Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Gender Studies Classes to be held five days a week Duration: One Semester Credit Hours: 15 No. of Courses: 5 Courses Courses: All Compulsory | This program will build on the previously offered certificate level, allowing the individuals who want to continue with it after the previous level. Duration: Two Semersters Credit Hours: 33 (Certificate course credit hours 15 + Second semester 18= 33) No. of Courses: 6 Courses ( Four Compulsory Courses and Two Optional Courses) |
| COURSES | Courses: All Compulsory GS-300: Introduction to Gender Studies GS-301: Feminist Theory and Practice GS-302: Feminist Research Methodologies GS- 304: Social Construction of Gender GS-303: Gender and Development | GS-305: Women’s Movement in Pakistan: Issues and Challenges GS-306: Status of women in Pakistan GS- 307: Gender-based violence GS-308: Gender and Governance GS-311: Gender and Media GS-322: Women and Work GS-323: Women and Environment GS-324: Gender, Peace, and Security GS-330: Gender Mainstreaming GS-337: Gender and International Relations |
FEE STRUCTURE
| Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Gender Studies * | Postgraduate Certificate in Gender Studies* | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Fee Head | Rs. | Rs. |
| 1 | Tution Fee | 67000 | 67000 |
| 2 | Library Charges | 5000 | 5000 |
| Total | 72000 | 72000 |