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Associate of Women's Studies

Langara College

  • Vancouver, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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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

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

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

  1. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Women's Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Graduation evidence
  3. Language results
  4. 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
  5. 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

CampusWest 49th Avenue Campus
Faculty or schoolArts and Humanities
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteLangara 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 left
  • Program 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.