Women's Studies PGDip

The Postgraduate Diploma in Women’s Studies at the University of York provides students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of gender and its intersections with race, sexuality, class, and other forms of identity. This program offers an in-depth exploration of feminist theories, gender roles, power relations and their impacts on societies across the globe. The duration of the program is one year and it features a dynamic curriculum that focuses on both theoretical aspects as well as practical application through course units such as Gender & Law, Feminist Theory & Practice, Gender & Media and Women’s Activism. The program will equip graduates with the skills needed to become effective activists in areas such as gender equality or social justice. Graduates from this program are well-prepared for a wide range of careers within public service organizations or non-governmental organizations where they can make meaningful contributions towards improving gender equity around the world.