Master of Arts [M.A] (Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$19,950/Yr
CA$19,950 /Yr
- MA in Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies at York University is offered as a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The program is interdisciplinary – drawing widely from the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law – sensitive to diversity and universal in approach to both Canadian and global issues.
- One of its primary goals is to develop and apply a feminist analytical perspective to teaching and research on women and gender as they intersect with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability, and age.
- It encourages research projects that encompass more than one area.
- The program draws widely from the humanities, social sciences, health, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law.
- The MA program consists of 9 credits.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$19950 (CAD 19950) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing and Food | CA$9618 (CAD 9618) |
Total Cost | CA$9618 (CAD 9618) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | CA$15135 (CAD 15135) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.33 (B+ average) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B average) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Sample of academic writing: No more than 30 pages, examples include seminar paper, a chapter from MA thesis, undergraduate essay, published article, work-related report or proposal
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- The Administrator of a human services department
- Advocate for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes
- Artist
- Associate director of a human rights organization
- Business owner
- Clergy
- Communications consultant
- Congressional aide
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeAwards | |
Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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