Master of Gender and Women's Studies (MGWS) 2025/26

Visit our website for apply and get more information: https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/course/mgws/

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institution in a field relevant to the subject matter/s of Gender and Women’s Studies; OR
• Any other Bachelor’s degree, with prior learning/ work experience relevant to the subject matter/s of Gender and Women’s Studies; OR
• A Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8) from a recognized University/ Institution or an equal qualification acceptable to the Board of Graduate Studies and Senate of the University of Colombo with prior learning/ work experience in a field relevant to the subject matter/s of Gender and Women’s Studies; OR
• A Professional qualification from a recognized professional body acceptable to the Board of Graduate Studies and Senate of University of Colombo with prior learning/ work experience in a field relevant to the subject matter/s of Gender and Women’s Studies; OR
• Completion of NVQ level 7 (equivalent to Bachelors degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in a field relevant to the subject matter/s of Gender and Women’s Studies as determined by the Board of Graduate Studies and Senate of the University of Colombo;
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• A good knowledge of English language and satisfactory performance at a selection test/ selection interview.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications can be downloaded from the faculty website (fgs.cmb.ac.lk). Duly completed application form, certified copies of National Identity Card, birth certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications, and work experience (if any) along with a scanned copy of the payment slip (of application processing fee) should be submitted via Apply Online weblink. (All above documents should be submitted as one PDF document.) Application fee LKR 3000 (Local students) or 40 USD (Foreign students) (non-refundable) can be paid using the code 318190400000 as the reference number at any Peoples' Bank branch or using our online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac. lk),

Apply Online: https://forms.gle/pfviZqyR4Hd3dA8a8

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Completed application form and the photocopies of above mentioned original certified documents along with the payment slip should also be sent through the registered post to reach the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, No 35/30. Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope. Apply on or before 18th July 2025.

• Duration: One Year
• Delivery: Weekend
• Mode of Conduct: English
• Number of Credits: 30
• SLQF level: 9

Course Modules

Semester I

MGWS 6131 – Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies
MGWS 6132 – Gender, Women and Law
MGWS 6133 – Gender, Power and Representation
MGWS 6144 – Research Methods in Gender and Women Studies

Semester II

MGWS 6235 – Health, Sexuality and Gendered Bodies
MGWS 6236 – Gender, Development and the Economy
MGWS 6237 – Gender and Climate Change
MGWS 6288 – Independent Study (Guided)

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Programme Fee for ( Local Students)

Application Fee: LKR 3,000/=

Registration Fee: LKR 5,000/=
Course Fee: LKR 179,500/=
Library Fee: LKR 1500/=
Examination Fee: LKR 14,000/=
(Per one paper 2000*7)

Refundable Library Deposit: LKR 5,000/=

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Programme Fee for ( Foreign Students)

Application Fee: 40 USD

Registration Fee: 65 USD
Course Fee: 2840 USD
Library Fee: 20 USD
Examination Fee: 175 USD

Refundable Library Deposit (Optional): LKR 5000/=

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