Women and Gender Studies University of Lethbridge

Overview

The Women and Gender Studies programme at the University of Lethbridge offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment for advanced research into social justice and power dynamics. This Master of Arts degree encourages students to engage with complex global and local issues through a feminist lens. By combining theoretical depth with practical research, the curriculum prepares scholars to address systemic inequalities in contemporary society.

Why Women and Gender Studies at the University of Lethbridge?

Students benefit from an intimate learning environment characterised by small class sizes and a collaborative cohort of both master's and doctoral candidates. The university provides access to specialised research centres, including the Centre for Oral History & Tradition and the Institute for Child & Youth Studies, which offer mentorship and methodological training. Furthermore, the programme maintains strong links with regional organisations such as the YWCA and the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, providing unique networking and volunteer opportunities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 5221 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2174 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules and research areas may include:

• Gender and Global Migration
• Reproductive Justice
• Critical Race & Sexualities in Law & Culture
• Marriage & Kinship
• Feminist Constitutionalism
• Human Rights & Political Economies
• Indigenous Women & Settler Colonialism
• Women & Spirituality
• Research Methodologies

Careers with Women and Gender Studies

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for diverse professional paths in both the public and private sectors. Many alumni choose to continue their academic journeys by pursuing PhDs or law degrees. Others have successfully secured roles as research consultants or found employment within administration, business, and the non-profit sector. The skills developed in archival research, discourse analysis, and grant writing are highly transferable to various industries focused on social policy and community advocacy.