Post Graduate Diploma in Women Studies

One-year, two-semester diploma focused on gender analysis, feminist theory, development practice, women’s rights, and applied gender research. Designed to supply workforce-ready graduates for gender- and development-oriented organizations.

Program builds analytical competence in gender theory, patriarchy studies, feminist thought, gender and development frameworks, governance, law, public policy, GESI, and applied research. Curriculum is structured to shift perception toward a gender lens and prepare graduates for roles in development, rights-based work, and policy analysis.

Curricular structure (table)

First Semester

Second Semester

Features

• Two-semester modular structure
• Gender lens orientation across all subjects
• Blend of theory, social research, and applied development focus
• Thesis requirement in final semester
• Targets employment in gender and development sectors
• Operates under semester system since 2076/77

Objective (operational)

• Center women’s advancement within development
• Apply gender knowledge in organizational settings
• Diagnose gendered constraints in social systems
• Conduct gender-related research and analysis

• Confirm bachelor-level eligibility
• Submit application within notice period
• Departmental screening or entrance as required
• Merit-based selection
• Fee payment and enrollment

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a TU-recognized institution
• Admission on merit through departmental process

Job prospects

• Gender officer / GESI officer
• Program assistant in NGOs/INGOs
• Development project gender focal person
• Research assistant on gender studies projects
• Policy support roles in government and civil-society bodies
• Women’s rights advocacy and community-based program roles