Overview

Throughout the Arts - Gender and Sexuality Studies course from Adelaide University you’ll tackle complex and controversial social and cultural issues. From systemic discrimination to workplace sexism get ready for an enlightening journey. Examine how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class and other social identities. Dissect social structures and cultural dynamics to understand power, privilege and identity. Appreciate not only the value, but the diversity of lived experience. Reflect critically on your own positionality.

You’ll learn how to respond constructively to contested issues, building strong analytical and communication tools. Ensure your standpoint is evidence-based and connected to affected communities. Discover creative and equitable approaches to advocacy. Learn to collaborate meaningfully and thrive in industry settings, with hands-on internships in the field.

You’ll graduate equipped to champion diverse and marginalised perspectives in your future workplaces and communities on both the local and global stage.

Career opportunities:

Studying at Adelaide University will set you up for success in exciting careers championing inclusivity and social change. You could be a diversity consultant on major motion pictures. You might develop educational materials and training programs for teachers. Perhaps you’ll oversee events or campaigns for organisations like Minus18, headspace, Amnesty International or Shine SA.

You could also be a:

Policy analyst
Human rights advocate
Not-for-profit organisation manager
Sexual health educator
Human resources manager
Youth worker
Men’s health worker
Community organiser
International aid worker
Public health educator
Diversity and inclusion specialist
LGBTQIA+ health advocate
Film critic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender, Work and Intimate Life
Gender, Sexuality and Race: Intersectionality and Coloniality
Gender, Sexuality and Everyday Cultures
Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Medicine, Genders and Sexuality
Contemporary Theories of Genders and Sexualities in the Digital Age

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students can apply at any time, but should submit their applications at least three months before the intended program start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115677K

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Scholarships Information

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