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Master of Women and Gender Studies
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Appropriate bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a mid-B final-year average
- Many graduate units set higher minimums
- some ask for GRE scores or a supervisor match. English: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each part)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale
- Cambridge 185
- Duolingo is not among the tests listed.
Accepted academic background
Appropriate bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, Some units require GRE and a supervisor match (thesis programs)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5
- Cambridge Speaking 4.0
- IELTS 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting 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 | $31,161 - $110,963, $71,062 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $135 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. George |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Women and Gender Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate applicants may seek School of Graduate Studies admission awards and international student awards. Funding availability and eligibility depend on the faculty and graduate program. An award is not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $31,161 - $110,963, $71,062 CAD per year. The application fee is $135 CAD. The estimated living cost is $44,724 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 7.0 (6.5 in each component), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1-6 scale (Writing 4.5, Cambridge Speaking 4.0, IELTS 7.