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Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies
- Toronto, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A joint thesis-based master's degree with Saint Mary's University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Evaluate advanced concepts in Women and Gender Studies
- Integrate foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Women and Gender Studies
- And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.
Career outcomes
- Doctoral study
- Professional programs (medicine
- Law
- Social work
- Education)
- Social services
- Government policy analysis
- Advocacy leadership
Curriculum
- Total 5.0 units: four required half-unit core courses in feminist theory and research
- 1.0 unit of free electives chosen with the coordinator and a 2.0-unit thesis with proposal and defence. Electives may be taken at partner universities.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior (Grade 12) secondary diploma or equivalent (for example IB Diploma
- A Levels
- US diploma
- French Baccalaureate) with senior English and the program's prerequisite subjects. Admission is competitive and no minimum average is published. English tests accepted: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale)
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 180.
Accepted academic background
Senior/Grade 12 or equivalent secondary diploma (British IGCSE/A Level, IB Diploma, US diploma, French Baccalaureate, CAPE, Other curricula by country) including senior English and program prerequisites (e.g. Calculus)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- PTE Academic Speaking 4.0
- Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60)
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review admission prerequisites and application dates. Submit the undergraduate application through OUAC or the approved international application process described on the official university website. Use the university applicant portal to provide transcripts and any required supplementary documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,680 - $77,605, $63,643 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $196 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts & Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees and residence for four years for selected first-entry international undergraduate students nominated by their school. Competition and application deadlines apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $49,680 - $77,605, $63,643 CAD per year. The application fee is $196 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, PTE Academic Speaking 4.0, Duolingo for tests before 2026-01-21: 89 with 22 in Speaking and Writing), Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no part below 60), IELTS 7.