Overview

Students will develop the skills necessary to produce independent scholarly analysis, research, and action aimed at social justice and the reduction of social inequalities.

Learning outcomes

The MA Program in Gender and Social Justice Studies at the University of Alberta is a 12-month (course-based) or 24-month (thesis-based) program in which students participate in Praxis and Research seminars, and complete elective courses in WGS and other related disciplines. Course-based MA students produce a portfolio structured around their unique professional and scholarly goals. Thesis-based MA students produce a graduate thesis under the direction of a professor in our program or otherwise affiliated with the department.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Feminist Theory Now - Anthropocene Feminisms

Gender Research Workshop

Social Justice Praxis Workshop

Feminist Cultural Studies - Publishing Feminisms

Indigenous Feminisms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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125

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Sociology View 109 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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125

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Other requirements

General requirements

The required documents for application are as follows (Please also read "Application Requirements for Academic Documents:

official copies of your transcripts for all previous post-secondary schooling showing marks obtained (submitted in the original language, accompanied by a certified English translation);

Curriculum Vitae or resume listing academic background as well as relevant work, activist, and/or volunteer experience (use the form provided as part of the on-line application);

three letters of reference from academics or relevant professionals who can speak to the applicant's suitability for graduate study in the field of Gender and Social Justice;

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

4486 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4486 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Gender and Social Justice Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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