Overview
The Women’s and Gender Studies program from Carleton University provides students with a foundational graduate degree which prepares them for both work in transnational feminist contexts and for pursuing doctoral studies. Core learning objectives of the program include: transnational feminist scholarship, critical research and thinking skills, interdisciplinarity and grounded knowledge.
Capital Advantage
The National Capital is an ideal place to study. Within the broader community, students have access to non-governmental organizations with offices in Ottawa, feminist grassroots organizations, unions, government agencies and crown corporations (for example, the Canadian International Development Agency, the International Development Research Centre, Health Canada, Corrections and the Department of Justice) and private sector agencies. The Pauline Jewett Institute has well established links with community organizations and other post-secondary institutions. Our successful partnerships and collaboration with these groups and agencies allow students to benefit both research and career-wise from the advantage of our location in Canada’s capital.
Research Highlights
- Transnational feminism
- Gender and cultural production
- Gender and diversity
- Gender and social policy
- Gender and violence
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our program can look for careers in labour relations, community service, law, education and media, as well as in government agencies and the private sector. The transnational feminist focus is particularly important for graduates seeking work in international settings. Many alumni have gone on to pursue higher education in various disciplines.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Issues for Feminist Scholarship
- Research Seminar in Women's and Gender Studies
- Traversing Feminisms
- Queer Theory
- Advanced Topics in Women's and Gender Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Ottawa, Canada
Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies View 36 other Masters in Gender & Sexuality Studies in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants with a BA in Women's and Gender Studies or a BA in related disciplines, including (but not limited to) anthropology, Canadian studies, history, philosophy, political science and sociology will be considered for admission to the program.
- Typically, an average of B+ or higher is required. Applicants without the requisite background may be required to take WGST 5003 (0.5 credits) in addition to their other MA program requirement.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents10061 CAD / year≈ 10061 CAD / year
Additional Details
Ontario Tuition Fee: 6,904.79 CAD per year
Living costs
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