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Bachelor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Boston, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is an undergraduate major taught on campus at UConn Storrs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Women's
Gender
and Sexuality Studies. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Advocacy
Community engagement
Counseling or therapy
Education
Healthcare
Law
Marketing and communications
Nonprofit management
Policy analysis
Public health
Social services
Social work
Victim support services

Curriculum

Students complete the major requirements in the UConn Undergraduate Catalog together with the University Common Curriculum. Starting courses named for the major include WGSS 2124 - Gender and Globalization
WGSS 2204 - Feminisms and the Arts
WGSS 2217 - Women
Gender
and Film. Advisers help plan the remaining courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with official transcripts reviewed holistically (test-optional)
English proof
undergraduate admission is for women-centered applicants (women
assigned female at birth
or non-binary applicants who belong to the community).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts (first-year); 17+ college credits (transfer); age 24+ or a prior bachelor degree (Dix Scholar). Undergraduate admission is for applicants who identify as women, were assigned female at birth, or do not fit the gender binary and belong to the women community.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 55
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$49,648 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston Main Campus
Faculty or school	The Gwen Ifill School of Media Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Department of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.