A master's degree in Gender studies will give you the ability to work independently on central issues related to gender, feminism, gender equality, power and knowledge production. These issues are central if you want a profession for instance in teaching and research, public administration, NGOs, special interest organizations and culture.
Former students at work
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Counsellor at Bl? Kors Steg for Steg
Sandra finds her degree in Gender Studies a strength in a workday where she meets people with challenges related to substance abuse and crime.
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Adviser in the Directorate of Integration and Diversity
“The education has given me professional skills in what I’m passionate about and work with: equal opportunities and rights in a multicultural society,” says Queen.
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Advisor at Reform - Resource Centre for Men
To navigate the Norwegian job market as an international student, Kelly made sure to put a lot of effort into networking.
Most relevant industries
Master’s graduates from the Faculty of Humanities work in these industries:
The term The arts* covers the following industries: Archive, library and museum sector and Arts, culture and creative industries.
The term Business* covers the following industries: IT, ICT, internet and telecom, Banking, finance and insurance, Consulting and business services and Oil, energy, power and gas.
Start developing your career
As a program student you can take an internship course as part of your degree, or you can write your master's thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops, and career counseling offered to students. Or you can learn what former students do by shadowing a STK alumni for a day at work.
Internship experiences
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Internship at PRIO
Choosing an internship is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships and networks with important contacts in the environment you will be a part of experiences Ingrid.
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Internship at the NGO ?Sex og Politics?
I got to participate in exciting projects in an NGO where expertise in Gender Studies is very relevant, says Mari.
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Internship at Amathea Foundation
I strongly encourage everyone to take the internship course! It is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and see how knowledge from Gender Studies can be applied in the workplace, says Ine.
Further studies
Read more about reserarch training at the Faculty of Humanities: