Master of Arts (M.A.) Women’s Studies

Objective : The two years Master of Arts (M.A) Degree in Women’s Studies conducted by The Global Open University, Nagaland has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of women’s empowerment, rural and urban entrepreneurship for women, education for women, women and child development etc.

Eligibility : Graduates of any discipline Duration : Two years

Award : Master of Arts (M.A) Degree in Women’s Studies shall be awarded to all the successful candidates by The Global Open University, Nagaland, . They will also be eligible for admission in the M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes in the relevant Schools and Faculties at The Global Open University.

Subjects : First Year
Historical Perspective of Women
Women and Family Welfare
Women and Social Issues
Empowerment of Women
Women and Crime

Subjects : Second Year
Women and Health
Women and Development
Challenges for Women
Women and Politics
Master’s Thesis

Careers in Women’s Studies

Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary and academic field which explores politics, society and history from an intersectional, multicultural women’s perspectives. It critiques and explores societal norms of gender, race, class, sexuality, and other inequalities. Women’s Studies include a diverse array of pedagogies, though there are some common things to the way many such courses are taught. During the two years of studies in this programme, students are involved in social justice that are embedded with theory as well as activism. Such programmes are being encouraged for women’s empowerment.

Total Fee : Rs. 28,150

Accordingly, the Application Form duly filled-in along with four stamp size photographs, copies of certificates and mark sheets and a Bank Draft for the full fee i.e. Rs. 28,150 in the name of “The Global Open University, Nagaland” payable at Dimapur must reach the Admissions Officer, The Global Open University, Sodzulhou Village, P.O. – ARTC, NH-39, Dimapur – 797115 Nagaland by registered / speed post only.

Examination Fee : A fee of Rs. 300 per paper is to be paid before appearing in the Annual Examinations to be held at different Examination Centers within the State of Nagaland (Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha).

Master’s Thesis : All students are required to submit a Master’s Thesis at the end of second year.

Assignments : All admitted participants must submit subject wise assignments based on the Mini Project Reports to be prepared by them on a topic related to each of the subjects.