The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened admissions for a fresh batch of students for the academic year 2018-2020. The course on offer is Women's and Gender Studies.
The module of the course is designed such that students can quit at the end of the first year with a diploma or can continue into the second year and get an MA. In the second year, students must choose a specialisation in gender, literature & culture or in women's studies to continue their degree and acquire it. The deadline to apply for all the master's degree courses at IGNOU has been extended to July 31, 2018.
Course Objective
The course aims at helping students develop conceptual, theoretical and analytical knowledge in the areas of women's and gender studies.
IGNOU Admissions 2018 Details
Name Of The Course | Women and Gender Studies |
University Name | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
Eligibility | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
Course Curriculum | 8 courses and project work |
Course Contents | Introduction to women's movements, feminist theories & concepts, gender perspectives in relation to social power hierarchies, arts & media and representations of gendered bodies and sexualities |
Course Type | PG Diploma and MA |
Credit Points | 64 |
Programme Fees | INR 14400 |
Deadline To Apply | July 31, 2018 |
Career Opportunities In Women's and Gender Studies
Those who complete this course have job opportunitities in the following fields:
- Teaching
- NGO
- Counselling
- Media
- Psychology
How To Apply For IGNOU Admissions 2018
In order to apply for IGNOU Admissions 2018, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log on to the IGNOU Admissions official website.
Step 2: On the home page, click on the registration link.
Step 3: The registration form will be displayed on the screen. Enter your details in the fields provided.
Step 4: Enter the captcha code.
Step 5: Click Submit and follow the subsequent pages to complete the registration process.
Contact Details
Prof. Anu Aneja, [email protected],
Ph- 011- 29571611
Dr. Nilima Srivastava,
Ph- 011-29571612