The Gender Studies Programme (GSP) offers courses that critically examine inequalities and power relations—essential topics for building a just and equitable society.
Officially launched during the 1994/1995 academic session under the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the GSP adopts an inter- and transdisciplinary approach.
The programme provides a wide range of courses, from theoretical foundations to research methodologies, covering topics such as family, economics, politics, peace and conflict, law, and religion.
As a teaching discipline, Gender Studies is relatively new in Malaysia. It challenges both academics and students to deconstruct discriminatory values and practices.
The programme nurtures students to become more sensitive to gender issues, encouraging them to develop fresh insights into various dimensions of social, economic, and political life. With this exposure, students are empowered to apply gender perspectives in analyzing gender-related issues.
Ultimately, the GSP aims to produce gender-sensitive graduates equipped to enter the workforce with critically informed perspectives on gender roles and relations in society.
Elective Courses (18 Credits) - 6 Only
Research Courses (12 Credits)
Gender Studies Researcher, Gender Policy Advisor, Gender Equality Advocate, Community Engagement Specialist, Program Manager (Gender-focused Development), Feminist Scholar, Policy Analyst (Gender Issues), Women's Rights Activist, Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Gender and Development Consultant, Academic Lecturer in Gender Studies, Social Justice Educator, Gender-Based Violence Specialist, Intercultural Dialogue Facilitator.
RM22,600 (Full-Time)
RM28,100 (Part-Time)
RM42,100 (Full-Time)
RM54,100 (Part-Time)
Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026