Gender studies provides us with a theoretical foundation to critically evaluate the forces that shape society and our lives as individuals. One of the aims of the discipline is to help advance equality in Iceland. Institutions and businesses in all areas of Icelandic society are legally required to promote equality. Equality and diversity education is required in many professions, as well as being interesting and useful for anyone who wants to work towards justice, equality and democratic engagement.
Programme structure
The programme is 120 ECTS and can be completed in two years of full-time study or a longer period of part-time study.
Course topics include
- Gender identity
- Sexual orientation
- Race
- Nationality
- Age
- Class
- Disability
- Other social factors
Organisation of teaching
The programme offers a certain degree of flexibility and many courses also offer online distance learning. Online learning enables you to watch lectures outside normal working hours.
This programme is taught in Icelandic but textbooks are in English.
Main objectives
The programme is intended to give students the theoretical, practical and methodological knowledge to address gender-related subjects and to prepare them for research in the field.
Othe
Completing the programme allows a student to apply for doctoral studies.