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Bachelor of Feminist and Gender Studies and Sociology
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- French
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A joint honours degree combining feminist and gender studies with sociology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Feminist and Gender Studies and Sociology. Strengthen critical interpretation of evidence
- research literacy
- and communication of complex findings through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.
Career outcomes
- Community or international development officer
- Program or project officer
- Equity and human rights advisor
- Feminist program coordinator
- Gender equity specialist
- Journalist
- Documentary filmmaker
- Civil rights activist
- Public servant
- Writer and researcher
Curriculum
- Four-year joint honours programme of 120 units combining two disciplines: introduction to qualitative methodology
- survey design
- qualitative and statistical analysis
- methodology in feminist studies
- feminist theories
- gender
- (dis)ability and health
- and diversities of women.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma
- the minimum average and prerequisite courses are set per programme (admission requirements tool)
- applicants who have studied in Canada for under three years may need a uOttawa-approved language test
- Grade/entry criteria: Minimum average varies by programme (published per programme on the admission requirements tool)
- not stated as one figure.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma (country-specific table on https://www.uottawa.ca/study/undergraduate-studies/international-applicants); programme prerequisite courses and minimum averages vary by programme; Winter 2027 intake closed to Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health Sciences for international students (French programmes: three years of French-language study or a French test unless studied in an exempt country)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 86
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements and deadline for your programme. Applications open from mid-October for the following fall term. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the application fee (156 CAD). Upload your documents in uoZone using the Admission file checklist (transcripts and any language test results). Receive your offer and pay the admission deposit (2
- 000 CAD) to accept.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,119 - $64,326, $43,335 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $252 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | French |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | The programme page lists scholarships and bursaries. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $33,119 - $64,326, $43,335 CAD per year. The application fee is $252 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 176.