Mount Saint Vincent University - Graduate Studies

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Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies

Mount Saint Vincent University - Graduate Studies

Degree:Master
Field of Study:Women's Studies
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,768

Description:

The Joint Master of Arts Degree in Women’s Studies is offered by Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This dynamic program emphasizes the interdisciplinary basis of Women’s Studies, its community linkage, and its grounding in feminist theories and methodologies.
The Master of Arts in Women’s 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 studies; literary studies; history; theory; research methods; health; sexuality; gender; education; social change; religion/spirituality; human rights and social justice; race and ethnicity; body image, paid and unpaid caregiving labour; family relations; media studies; creative arts; and community activism.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*74
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Students will be admitted by the joint Graduate Admissions and Program Committee (GAPC) for the Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies.



    To be admitted into the five-unit program, applicants will normally be expected to have a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a minimum B average (GPA 3.0) or equivalent. Students who do not meet these criteria might be admitted with the requirement to complete a qualifying year or additional courses.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 23, 2022