Psychology and Gender Studies at University of Melbourne: Promoting Equality
As someone passionate about LGBTQIA+ advocacy and equity, I wanted to incorporate those interests into my psychology degree. That’s why I chose the University of Melbourne’s cutting-edge program blending psychology and gender studies. Courses explored topics like power dynamics in relationships, the psychology of gender identity, and biases influencing workplace opportunity - equipping me with research-backed tools for promoting equality.Â
Arriving in Melbourne, with its vibrant, progressive atmosphere, I felt empowered to drive change. Seminars had us directly collaborating with local organizations, from family violence shelters to LGBTQIA+ youth services, on uplifting applied projects. A truly inspiring module was working with psychologists to develop inclusive school curriculum policies informed by the latest developmental science.
 Thanks to Melbourne’s amazing community partnerships, upon graduation I immediately joined a local collective running empowerment workshops challenging gender stereotypes. If you want your psychology training aligning with and enabling your social justice ambitions, I highly recommend crossing over into Melbourne’s gender studies program - an incredible Envoy Study Abroad journey made possible by Envoy Education consultants. The applied experiences I gained are already helping me pay it forward.
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-kamala
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