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Women & Gender Studies – WGS

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About WGS

The Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Buea focuses on the interdisciplinary study of gender, sexuality, and women’s experiences within social, cultural, historical, and political contexts. The department often offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as courses that explore various aspects of gender and its intersections with other identities and social structures.

The field of Women and Gender Studies (WGS) focuses on the study of gender identities, social constructions of gender, and the experiences of women in society. WGS programs provide comprehensive education in areas such as feminist theory, gender analysis, intersectionality, and social justice.

Our Programs

Undergraduate
Graduate
Post-Graduate-Program

Double Major in Women’s Studies with Accountancy
Double Major in Women’s Studies with Banking and Finance
Double Major in Women’s Studies with Economics
Double Major in Women’s Studies with Journalism and Mass Communication
Double Major in Women’s Studies with Law
Double Major in Women’s Studies with Management
Double Major in Women’s Studies with Sociology

M.Sc in Women and Gender Studies

 

 

 

 

Ph.D in Gender and Development
Ph.D in Women’s and Gender Studies 

 

 

 

Career Opportunities

Job Market

This programs equips you with a diverse skill set that can be applied to various career paths like:

Gender Equality Advocate
Policy Analyst
Community Organizer
Program Coordinator
Researcher
Educator/Teacher
Non-profit Organization Manager
Social Worker
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Human Rights Officer
Gender Consultant
Advocacy Campaign Manager
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator
Grant Writer/Development Officer
Public Policy Researcher
Gender and Health Specialist
Communications Specialist
Policy Advisor
Gender and Education Program Officer
Gender and Development Officer

Entry requirements

Embarking in engineering Studies begins with meeting our admissions requirements. We seek passionate individuals committed to mastering engineering , understanding dynamics, and embracing cultural diversity. Below are the entry requirements for our program:

First Degree Courses


The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects before sitting the GCE A/L

One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L

  • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
  • The BAC in the series is appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
  • The Senate considers candidates with other qualifications as the equivalent of these qualifications.

Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.

Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test unless they have completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.

Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.

Masters and PhD Courses


Hold a good Bachelor’s and or Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline.

The department encourages critical analysis of gender norms, power dynamics, and social inequalities. It explores how gender intersects with other dimensions of identity, such as race, class, sexuality, and ability, and examines how these intersections shape experiences and opportunities.

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