The MSocSci specialising in Gender Studies at the University of Pretoria in South Africa is a research-based master’s degree conferred by virtue of a dissertation, offered through the Faculty of Humanities. The minimum duration is one year of full-time study. Applicants must hold an Honours degree in Gender Studies (NQF level 8), an Honours degree in Sociology with relevant modules, or a relevant Honours degree, with a weighted average of at least 70% and a research component passed at honours level. Additional modules may be required to reach the desired level of competency, and an admissions essay may also be required. Applications close on 30 September for South African students and 31 August for international students. All applicants must be proficient in English; those who did not complete previous studies in English must submit TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Oxford Test of English results. Admission is subject to supervisory capacity and the alignment of proposed research with the department’s research focus. International applicants must also submit a SAQA evaluation of their qualification. The Faculty of Humanities provides a holistic education emphasising transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication. The University of Pretoria is one of South Africa’s largest research universities, located in the country’s administrative capital.
