Gender Studies considers the effect of gender and sexuality on a range of discourses embedded within culture, identity and global history. Reflect on ideas about sexual difference, sexual politics and sexuality through close engagement with a broad variety of theorists, case studies and media. Gender Studies considers the significance of gender and sexuality across a broad range of cultural contexts, identities and histories. The program analyses how gender intersects with crucial issues such as ageing, class, disability, ethnicity and globalisation. Subjects consider ideas about femininity, masculinity and sexuality through close engagement with an extensive variety of theorists, case studies and media. Gender Studies is transdisciplinary and draws on the diverse interests of specialists located throughout the Faculty. This enables its students to develop a unique combination of research skills drawn from both the Arts and Social Sciences. Through your studies, you'll gain a understanding of how concepts and practices of gender and sexuality function in contemporary societies. And develop skills to identify gender and sexuality-related issues within complex, changing social and cultural contexts. Your course structure The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of 24 subjects (300-points), including at least one major. Most students study eight subjects each year (usually four subjects in each semester) for three years full-time, or the part-time equivalent. Most Arts majors require 100 points of study (usually eight subjects) for attainment. This means out of your 300-point program, you have the opportunity to achieve two majors in your course. Careers INDUSTRIES AND ROLES By studying the complexities of different genders – and by understanding their experiences in society – you can work to advocate equality through sociology, government and policy and community development positions. THOUGHT LEADER You could contribute to your field further by devoting yourself to a career in gender research.