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Master Program in Gender Migration and Multicultural Studies(GMMS)
Introduction
Ahfad University for Women (AUW) has been offering courses on women studies since 1987. In 1997 it started a graduate program offering an MSc in Gender and Development, which led to the establishment of the Institute of Women, Gender and Development. In 2008 another MSc. in Gender and Peace Studies was also introduced.
In recent years, the RIG/DPR has adopted a new strategy of outreach for creating partnership with regional and overseas universities. One of the fruits of this approach is an educational partnership program under the title of “Implementation of Migration and Multicultural Studies” (IMMIS) in East Africa. This European Commission supported program aims to encourage North-South universities collaboration and partnerships, and support capacity building and sharing of experiences and knowledge. The program supports a partnership between the University of Oldenburg (Germany), Ahfad University for Women (The Regional Institute of Gender, Diversity, Peace and Rights) in Sudan; University of Makerere (Department of Gender and Women Studies) in Uganda; and the University of Mbarara (Faculty of Development Studies) in Uganda. The current activities of the program include the introduction of a unique master program called the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) which is developed, offered and will be taught by all European and African partner universities.
Besides its contribution in EMMIR, the RIG/DPR of AUW has decided to introduce a new master program on Gender, Migration and Multicultural Studies (GMMS). MSc. program, students registered at Ahfad University for Women will receive their degree from AUW.
The GMMS master program is the first of its kind in Sudan in terms of its contents and structure. It applies an academic system of higher education that promotes better venues for intercultural relations and understanding of the global challenges in respect to gender and migration and related fields of academia with especial reference to migration within, from and into Africa. GMMS aims to explore various aspects of contemporary migration, its causes, processes and consequences, as well as the challenges of its management. All these are introduced with special emphasis on their gender dimension and perspectives.
GMMS adopts and uses the Bologna system of European teaching credit hours (ETC) which allows students and instructors to set a clear course plan in which the ETCs are distributed between lecturing, individual reading, group work, individual written assignments, and exams. This system also promotes quality assurance of the graduate studies at the Institute.
Learning Outputs
The program consists of a comprehensive and interdisciplinary package of specialized courses that will enable students to:
1. Understand contemporary theories and approaches of migration and use them to analyze current migration patterns and trends.
2. Understand and analyze the root causes and the triggers of various forms of migration.
3. Analyze the challenges and consequences of migration for individuals, institutions and governments.
4. Apply a gender perspective for analyzing the causes, challenges and consequences of migration.
5. Critically assess and analyze migration policies and instruments.
6. Critically analyze the multicultural and intercultural dimensions of migration.
Course Sequence and Credit Distribution
The MSc. Program runs over a period of 18 months and includes eight specialized courses, in addition to fieldwork and research dissertations making 39 CHs distributed as follows:
Semester 1: Total of 12 CHs = 36 ECTS credits (July – Nov 2011)
Gender and Feminism: Concepts and Theories 3 Ch = 9 Etc
Theories of Migration 3 Ch = 9 Etc
Gender and Multiculturalism 3 Ch = 9 Etc
Gender and Migration 3 Ch = 9 Etc
Semester 2: Total 12 CHs = 36 ECTS credits (Dec 2011- April 2012)
Conflict and Population Mobility 3 Ch = 9 Etc
African Migration 3 Ch = 9 Etc
Management of Migration 3 Ch = 9 Etc
Research Methods 3 Ch = 9 Etc
Semester 3 and 4: Total 15 CHs = 45 ECTS credits (May –Nov 2012)
Research fieldwork and writing dissertation
Admission Requirements
The program is designed for graduate students from all professional or academic backgrounds holding a University First Degree (Bachelor) with a minimum average of B. Graduates with lower qualifications that show proven capabilities and/or sufficient work experience may be also considered for admission. Since English is the language of instruction at AUW, applicants must also meet the specified English proficiency requirements before they can be admitted. This Master program is for female students only.
Degree Award
For the award of a Master Degree, students must past all courses and obtain a minimum accumulative average of “B” (70%) in addition to passing the dissertation.
Career Opportunities
Our prospective graduates can pursue careers in a wide range of areas of specialization and in various types of institutions including federal and state governments, academic and research institutions, national and international NGOs and civil society organization. Also, master degrees allow students to continue their studies by pursuing a Doctoral Degree.
Steps to Apply
All eligible students must fill in the University application form and attach all requested items.
- Copy of University degree and transcripts
- English proficiency certificate (CPE/ 5 TOEFL) or the AUW English exam result.
- Two academic/work reference letters
- Copy of ID/Passport
The University graduate application form is available at the registrar office of the RIGDPR and at www.regionalgenderinst.edu.sd.
All application forms must be correctly submitted before the 30th of June 2011.
English Tests at RIGDPR: 5th May 2011 and 2nd July 2011
Contact Us
Dr. Ahmed Gamal Eldin (Coordinator of GMMS)
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Tel.00 249 9 12161491
Mr. Bkri Alkheir (Registrar) 00249 9 12211556
P.O. Box: 167 Arda Street Omdurman (Sudan)
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