Associate of Women's Studies
- Vancouver, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A four-year Arts major centred on women's experiences, Gender and social change.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Women's Studies
- Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Women's Studies
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Social worker
- Counsellor
- Teacher
- Professor
- Lawyer
- Government equity researcher
- NGO project manager
- Policy analyst
- Writer
- Journalist
- International development worker
Curriculum
- Twenty-unit degree with 8.0-10.0 units in Women and Gender Studies
- Including introductory and theory courses
- Courses such as sex and sexualities
- Psychology of gender and women's resistance
- And upper-level seminars
- Plus core electives. Honours students write a year-long thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 56
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Statement of purpose where requested
- Financial support evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Associate of Women's Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Langara College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,402, $23,356 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 CAD |
| Deposit | $9,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | West 49th Avenue Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts and Humanities |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Langara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left
Scholarships
Langara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 31 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,402, $23,356 CAD per year. The application fee is $155 CAD. The deposit is $9,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 56, Duolingo 110.
Langara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award.

