AIOU BS Gender and Women Science - Course Detail

BS (Gender and Women Science)

Programme Code: 0464

Objectives:

The program is designed for cutting edge theorizing in gender and women studies discipline.

The program will provide insight in the multi-disciplinary perspectives in gender studies from basic level to high level. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and research skills.

To strengthen research on gender related indigenous and contemporary issues.

Admission Criteria:-

The entry requirements for admission to BS program is12 years of schooling at least 2nd division in FA / FSC from HEC Recognized college/university..

Duration:-

The minimum duration of BS degree is eight semester (four years).

Medium:

English language will be the medium of instruction.

Mode of Study:

Tutorials: 04 in total for each course in every semester with non-compulsory attendance.

Workshop: 03 days (04 hours per day) for each course in every semester with 70% attendance.

Medium of Study (Instruction/Exam/Assignments): The medium of instruction shall be English except Islamiyat and specific language course(s) which are written in Urdu language.

Study material / package: Study guides will be written and provided to the students by the university. In addition, the students are advised to consult other books (as mentioned in study guides) from the list of recommended books for further reading.

Assessment criteria of students’ course work:-

As per AIOU practice:

30% weight age for continuous assessment (assignments/research projects/ internship) (pass marks 50%)

70% weight age for final examination. (Pass Marks are 50%)

Thesis equal to 02 courses of 03 credit hours of 200 marks, if opted).

Scheme of Studies:-

First Semester
#	Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
1.	9162	Perspective on Gender Studies	3
2.	5443	Introduction to Environment	3
3.	9407	English I: Communication Skills	3
4.	9374	Pakistan Studies	3
5.	5403	Basics of ICT	3
6.	9401/ 5437	Islamic Studies/Ethics (Only for Non-Muslim Students)	3

Fee Structure:-

Item	Fee
Registration Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in University)	500/-
Admission Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in Programme)	500/-
Per course Fee: Rs.2000/- Rs.2000/-×6= Rs.12000/-	12,000/-
Technology Fee (each semester)	100/-
Courier Charges (each semester)	100/-
Fee for 1st Semester	13,200/-

Note:

BS Gender and Women Studies is offered in Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Lahore regions ONLY.