Gender Studies considers the significance of gender and sexuality across a broad range of cultural contexts and histories. The program analyses how gender intersects with crucial issues such as ageing, class, disability, ethnicity and globalization. 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 interest 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. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should: develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of how concepts and practices gender and sexuality function in contemporary societies; acquire critical and analytical skills and methods to enable the
identification and critical analysis of gender- and sexuality-related issues within complex, changing social and cultural contexts; articulate the relationship between diverse forms of knowledge on gender and sexuality and the social, historical and cultural contexts that produced them; develop an independent approach to understanding the cross-disciplinary field of gender studies that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate methodologies, that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values; appreciate the value of an international and interdisciplinary approach to the study of gender and sexuality, and the relevance of gender studies skills, practices and understandings to a broad range of professional and disciplinary contexts; work with independence, self- reflection and creativity to 
meet goals and challenges in the workplace and personal life; deploy insights generated from their intellectual engagements with gender studies to act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force; and communicate their knowledge effectively in a variety of oral and written 
formats. The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialization requires: two compulsory subjects (25 points) one core subject (12.5 points) elective subjects (62.5 points) Total 100 points Please note: students can only take 12.5 points of elective subjects at first-year level WHO IS IT FOR? The Graduate Diploma in Arts is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated area of study. If you're keen for further study, or want to gain new skills, you'll be introduced to a specialized area and emerge with a fresh body of knowledge. The 12-month structure gives you an opportunity to explore a new discipline before deciding on a longer period of study - it's an ideal program because there's no assumed knowledge in your chosen area. Mix and match your subjects in the Graduate Diploma in Arts and improve your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. After graduating, you may be eligible for a postgraduate diploma in Arts or a range of Masters by coursework. WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME? Depending on the area of study you specialize in, with a Graduate Diploma in Arts you can expect to advance in areas including: Higher research and academia Public service Private enterprise Entry-level positions. Graduates from this degree have worked as: Secondary school teacher Senior policy advisor Librarian Solicitor.