IGNOU launches diploma in women and gender studies

11-May-2012

New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Thursday launched a post-graduate diploma programme in women and gender studies.

The one-year programme will commence from July. It is being offered by IGNOU's School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS).

The course will help to examine women's and gender issues from an academic perspective," the statement said. The eligibility for this programme is graduation in any discipline.Professionals working in media, legal sectors and NGOs can take this programme for betterment of career opportunities within their respective fields.

The last date for submitting applications for the programme is July 15.