Overview

The Women's Studies and Gender Studies degree from Loyola University Chicago will offer you an interdisciplinary exploration of how knowledge is shaped by power, bridging insights gained from the humanities, social sciences, business, and law. You will be empowered to develop thoughtful, innovative solutions and to create pathways for promoting social justice.

The WSGS community at Loyola is culturally and intellectually diverse; tightly knit and supportive; politically and socially engaged; and committed to open-ended critique, inquiry, and invention.

Careers

Upon graduation from the MA in WSGS program, you will be prepared for career success in a broad range of professional fields. You also will be ready to pursue advanced study, such as a PhD program, law school, or medical school.

Specific job options include:

Education

Healthcare

Human services

International affairs and relations

Literature

Media (reporters/journalists, writers, communication specialists, researchers, editors, etc.)

Marketing, communication, and advertising

Non-profit (community organizers, advocates, case managers, counselors, program coordinators, etc.)

Public policy or administration

Public service

Social work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Feminist Thought

Global Feminisms

Migration, Identity, Sexuality

Feminist Pedagogy

Sexual Assault Advocacy

Masculinity Studies: Equity, Race, Transformation

Queer Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose. Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Why does the study of women, gender, and sexuality matter to you? Please note that there is a writing sample requirement that needs to be completed in addition to this section.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36450 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36450 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

36450 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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