GCGMPA Graduate Certificate in Gender Mainstreaming Policy and Analysis - Flinders University

Overview

Gender mainstreaming is an international strategy to achieve gender equality in all aspects of society and has been gradually adopted by many international agencies, governments and non-government organisations in so called 'developing' and 'developed' countries. Gender analysis is a foundational base for all economic and social development policy and development … For more content click the Read More button below.

Gender mainstreaming is an international strategy to achieve gender equality in all aspects of society and has been gradually adopted by many international agencies, governments and non-government organisations in so called 'developing' and 'developed' countries. Gender analysis is a foundational base for all economic and social development policy and development programs.

The specialised skills the course offers are applicable both in Australia and internationally. This course will develop specialised knowledge related to the integration of gender considerations into policy making, project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Course offerings

Adelaide CBD

Flinders

Courses / qualifications may not be offered in all locations and modes each year. For more information on Mode of Delivery, visit Mode definitions

Student guidance

Study planner

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
18 Units

Year 118 Units

Core9 Units

Option9 Units

Select 9 units from the following:

Cultural Policy and the Arts GE

Design and Evaluation of Disability Programs

Disability Theory and Practice

Critical Approaches to International Relations

Indigenous Research Methodologies

Truth and Lies: Documentary Media GE

What is Australian Society? Historical and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Theories of Life in Contemporary Society

Memory and the Politics of Difference: Sex, Race and Belonging GE

Listening Up: Colonialism, Race and Gender GE

Crimes of the Flesh: Sex and 'Deviance' in Australian History GE

Thinking through the Body GE

Global Feminist Activism GE

Sexualities: Identities Power and Resistance GE

Media and Cultural Identities: Gender, Race and Sexuality GE

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Aims

Prepare students for a variety of careers where specialised knowledge is required for the integration of gender considerations into policy making, program/project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis and their applicability in a range of contexts.
Facilitate opportunities to apply Gender mainstreaming and Gender Analysis knowledge in simulated virtual learning environments designed to enhance work related learning and understanding of real-world workplace contexts.
Extend and build students' skills to implement Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis in both the Australian and the international context.
Extend students' oral and written communication skills in relation to Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

1.

Appraise contemporary debates on integrating gender into policies and programs

2.

Assess gender inequality issues and justify analytical tools and frameworks applied

3.

Evaluate Gender Mainstreaming strategies within the context of gender theories

4.

Critique how Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis have been practiced by international and/or national government agencies and non-government organisations

5.

Recommend Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis frameworks and tools

6.

Develop and apply skills for effective engagement across diverse cultures and intersections

7.

Demonstrate oral and written communication capacities appropriate to Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis

Associations

Nested association