- MA in Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies at York University is offered as a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The program is interdisciplinary – drawing widely from the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law – sensitive to diversity and universal in approach to both Canadian and global issues.
- One of its primary goals is to develop and apply a feminist analytical perspective to teaching and research on women and gender as they intersect with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability, and age.
- It encourages research projects that encompass more than one area.
- The program draws widely from the humanities, social sciences, health, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law.
- The MA program consists of 9 credits.
York University, Toronto, Ontario - Courses & Fees
Toronto, Ontario
University Public CollegeMaster of Arts [M.A] (Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies)
1 year
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
CA$19,950/Yr
CA$19,950 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline Fall Intake | Dec 15, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | CA$19950 |
| Total Fees | CA$19950 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing and Food | CA$9618 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.33 (B+ average) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B average) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Sample of academic writing: No more than 30 pages, examples include seminar paper, a chapter from MA thesis, undergraduate essay, published article, work-related report or proposal
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- The Administrator of a human services department
- Advocate for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes
- Artist
- Associate director of a human rights organization
- Business owner
- Clergy
- Communications consultant
- Congressional aide
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | CA$1000 | Yes | N/A |
| QS scholarships | Variable | Yes | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Gyandhan Scholarship | CA$1222 | No | Aug 31, 2023 |
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