Punjab University is a State University located at Chandigarh.

MA in Women's Studies is a regular course which is a 2 years program offered by the University.

Course Syllabus of M.A in WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES -

Semester I

Course Title

Conceptualising Womens Studies

Womens Movement in India

Feminist Theory

Basics of Social Research

Semester II

Feminism: An Indian Perspective

Emerging Trends in Research Methodology

United Nations and Womens Issues

Optional Paper

• Field Project OR
• Women and Environment

Semester III

Women and Law-I

Women and Development

Women and Human Rights

Optional Paper (Candidate will be required to opt for one paper out of the courses offered)

• Women and Management
• Women and Entrepreneurship
• Training in Practical Skills

Semester IV

Women and Politics

Women and Law- II

Optional Papers (Candidate will be required to opt for two papers out of the courses offered)

• Women and Work
• Women and Health
• Women and Media OR
• Dissertation in lieu