Master of Arts in Women, Society and Development

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The Master of Arts in Women, Society and Development (MAWSD) is a two-year interdisciplinary program focusing on issues related to women in the context of social and economic development in the Middle East, as well as women’s various roles in the advancement of their communities and societies in the region.

It draws on a variety of disciplines in social sciences and humanities, ranging from economic and social theory, to development and policy studies, to history and communication studies.

The program fulfills Qatar’s aspiration to contribute to global sustainable development goals relating to issues of women and gender and the role of women in social and economic development. It also provides the nation with a think-tank capability on women-related issues that can be used for developing coherent national policies that cross the commercial, health, education, and family sectors.

The program is open to all those interested in developing expertise in a wide variety of issues relating to women, society, and development in the Middle East.

Language

English

Program Duration

2 Years

Certification

Masters

Factsheet

• Program Structure
• Curriculum
• Learning Outcomes

• Admissions Requirements

• Students are taught by CHSS faculty who are leading scholars and researchers in their fields, and by distinguished visiting professors specialized in Middle Eastern studies.

• Students are introduced to professional activity through a local or international internship at a renowned institution.

A two-year full-time program that requires 36 credits with two departmental core courses, three program core courses, three electives, an internship (or an independent research project), and a thesis.

All courses are taught in English.

Total of 36 credits hours

Five core courses (15 credits)

Three elective courses (9 credits)

A choice between Internship or Project (3 credits)

OR

Thesis (6 credits)

Non-Course Requirements

Graduates of this program will be equipped to:

• engage in local and regional knowledge production, and enhance their skills in understanding and responding to women’s issues that are specific to the Middle Eastern context.
• pursue careers in different fields and entities such as research, higher education, consulting, media, diplomacy, and national, regional, and international non-governmental organizations.
• pursue advanced research at the PhD level.

Applicants seeking admissions to the MAWSD program should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4) from a recognized university.

Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Applicants can be exempt from this requirement if they meet one of the conditions listed below:

• The applicant completed their studies at an institution in a country where English is the official language.
• The applicant provides an official letter from the university where they completed their studies, confirming that they obtained their degree from an institution where the medium of instruction is English (if not otherwise exempt).
• The applicant’s first language is English.

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