Women's Studies Degree Programs

The ultimate plus point of women’s studies: rather than studying a specific discipline, the degree looks at the way of life from start to finish, from the past to the future. This means that purely having lived, you are qualified to have an opinion on the progression of women in your country; the way they are represented in court, politics, media and more. (Awesome, degree done, bring on the champagne!)

You may then think, but why do it abroad? Ever wondered the way the Australians perceives women as fearless leaders (after all, they were faster on the female prime minister bandwagon than most of Europe)? Or, how the one child policy in China affected boy/girl ratio and its knock-on effects in Chinese society? Each country has its electrifying versions of their women; don’t stay in your comfort zone and take a leap in your favorite pair of shoes. Have they ever failed you? 

Discussing the impact of Rosa Parks in shaping today’s society is of course fascinating. But, would fellow South American peers think the same? Studying abroad gives the student a direct link to so many other bright young individuals bursting to share their thoughts. For a degree that studies every aspect of society from women’s perspectives, both in the past and the present, exposing yourself to a whole new culture will naturally enhance your awareness from the get-go.

Women’s studies give graduates access to wide ranging opportunities in both the private and public sector. But, with increasingly high supply of recent graduates and relatively stagnant level of demand, competition is fierce. A degree in women’s studies from international universities particularly increases your intercultural awareness, heightened by a wealth of knowledge. Even if it’s not for the sake of boosting your resume, after your time abroad, you yourself will feel different in the way you carry yourself and approach problems. Your time away will have an everlasting impact well after your student life.