Master of Arts in Women’s Studies
Prospectus [ ]
Located in the SNDT Women's University, the Research Centre for Women's Studies is the oldest and largest Women's Studies centre in the Indian university system. RCWS was founded in 1974, a year before the International Women's Year. It is now recognized by the UGC as one of the leading Women's Studies Centres in the country, and its entrusted with the task of providing guidance and direction to Women's Studies programmes all over India.
In accordance with this directive, the RCWS launched the Postgraduate Certificate Course in Women's Studies in 1997. We have had students from varied backgrounds : teachers, lawyers, activists, housewives and students, whose active participation has contributed significantly to the success of the course. In the year 2011, RCWS started its Ph.D programme. In the academic year starting 2012-13, the RCWS is happy to announce the M.A. course in Women's Studies.
M.A. in Women's Studies
Objectives of the M.A. Course
The course aims to develop critical consciousness of the intersections between ideas and material realities. Apart from providing a broad liberal arts education, this course invites each student to explore and question the prevailing socio-eco-political realities. The course will develop in students those skills required to work in development agencies, NGO sector, academia and media.
Eligibility Criteria
Since Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary subject, the course is open to graduates in any discipline of a recognized university.
Duration of the Course : 2 years (Four semesters)
Total Number of Papers : 18 (80 Credits)
Core Modules : 
Special Features
The courses of fered have both theoretical and practical components.
The courses are modular, credit based and inter-disciplinary in nature.
The degree is awarded on submitting a mandatory dissertation and a report of the one-month Internship programme in the 4th Semester.
Class Schedule :Time allotted for each paper: 120 hours
Requirements of the Students :Minimum attendance: 75 per cent active class participation
Evaluation : Internal assessment of 50 marks will be based on book reviews, seminar presentations and projects.
External assessment will be based on written examination of 50 marks in each module.
Fee Structure : M.A. Part I
Sr. No |
Particulars |
Amount |
|
|
Rs. |
P. |
1 |
Admission Fee |
230 |
|
2 |
Tuition Fee |
1000 |
|
3 |
Enrollment Fees |
265 |
|
4 |
Development and Maintenance Fee |
250 |
|
5 |
Library Fee |
1000 |
|
6 |
Gymkhana Fee |
500 |
|
7 |
Eligibility Fee |
265 |
|
8 |
Identity Card Fee |
35 |
|
9 |
Diary Fee |
50 |
|
10 |
Examination Fee |
1600 |
|
11 |
Library Deposit |
1500 |
|
12 |
e-Suvidha |
50 |
|
13 |
Medical Check- up Fee |
35 |
|
14 |
Students Welfare Fee |
75 |
|
15 |
Computer Training Fees |
300 |
|
16 |
Disaster Management Fee |
10 |
|
17 |
Ashwmedh/ Avishkar |
30 |
|
18 |
Sports Fee |
100 |
|
19 |
Field work Fee |
500 |
|
20 |
Miscellaneous |
150 |
|
21 |
Caution Money Deposit |
100 |
|
|
Total |
8045 |
|
1. The relaxation in fees for SC/ST candidates will be given as per the government and SNDT University rules.
2. This fee structure is as per the Management Council Circular No. Mgt.C./2012/2013/134 dated 25 May, 2012.
Fee Structure : M.A. Part II
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Amount |
|
|
Rs. |
P. |
1 |
Admission Fee |
230 |
|
2 |
Tuition Fee |
1000 |
|
3 |
Internship Fees |
500 |
|
4 |
Development and Maintenance Fee |
250 |
|
5 |
Library Fee |
1000 |
|
6 |
Gymkhana Fee |
500 |
|
7 |
Identity Card Fee |
35 |
|
8 |
Diary Fee |
50 |
|
9 |
Examination Fee |
1600 |
|
10 |
e-Suvidha |
50 |
|
11 |
Medical Check- up Fee |
35 |
|
12 |
Students Welfare Fee |
75 |
|
13 |
Computer Training Fees |
300 |
|
14 |
Disaster Management Fee |
10 |
|
15 |
Ashwmedh/ Avishkar |
30 |
|
16 |
Sports Fee |
100 |
|
17 |
Field work Fee |
500 |
|
18 |
Miscellaneous |
150 |
|
19 |
Passing Certificate |
150 |
|
20 |
Convocation Fees |
375 |
|
|
Total |
6940 |
|
Enquiries : For further information / application forms, write to the :
RESEARCH CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES
SNDT Women's University
Sir Vithaldas Vidhyavihar, Juhu Road,
Juhu, Mumbai – 400 049.
Tel: 022-26610751,
Fax: 022-26604001
E-mail: office@rcws.sndt.ac.in / rcws@sndt.ac.in
Website: www.rcwssndt.org