Overview

This program at Saint Mary's University emphasizes the interdisciplinary basis of Women and Gender Studies, its community linkage, and its grounding in feminist theories and methodologies.

Key Features

This program is enriched by its access to a variety of library collections at universities in the city, by the presence of the Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University, and by its links with active local feminist communities.

Programme Structure

The Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies will appeal to individuals with interests in:

areas that combine a feminist perspective with global issues;

gender in relation to war and peace studies,

cultural and media studies;

literary studies;

history;

theory;

research methods;

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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80

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applicants may apply to either the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at Saint Mary`s University, or Mount Saint Vincent University. Students receive a Master of Arts Degree in Women and Gender Studies from the institution in which they are formally enrolled. Students are encouraged to apply to both institutions to maximize their chances of acceptance and funding.

Students applying to Saint Mary's University must meet the general admission requirements and follow the procedures of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research as outlined in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

Enrolment is limited and based on the availability of Women and Gender Studies faculty to supervise a student’s proposed area of research.

Application should include all recommendation forms, transcripts, and other required information. Applications are due February 1.

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Tuition Fees

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12284 CAD / year

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5547 CAD / year

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Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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Funding

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