Program Overview for MA in Women and Gender Studies in Canada:
Our curriculum emphasizes the interdisciplinary foundation of women and gender studies, its connection to the community, and the foundation of feminist theories and methods. Our graduate students have access to diverse teachers with strong research backgrounds in various fields of social sciences and humanities. With 50 permanent affiliated faculty and staff and approximately 40 students, students also have a unique opportunity to get personalized and extensive attention.
The Benefits of Doing an MA in Women and Gender Studies at Saint Mary’s
- Our small program offers the opportunity for close interaction with faculty
- More than 50 faculty members are affiliated with WGST
- We are deeply committed to interdisciplinarity
- We have and encourage strong community links
- Students have the freedom to build the kind of program they want
- Our students study everything from mental health to television, migration studies to queer theory, community activism to literature.
The eligibility for MA in Women and Gender Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
To be admitted into the program, applicants will normally be expected to have a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree, with a minimum B average or equivalent. Students who do not meet eligibility criteria may be admitted with the requirement to complete a qualifying year or additional courses. Enrolment is limited and based on the availability of Women and Gender Studies faculty to supervise a student’s proposed area of research.
Additional Documents Required:
- Statement of Interest (maximum 500 words): Clearly explain your proposed area of research, especially those aspects of it that will be interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary. List any previous experience you have that is relevant to Women and Gender Studies, and discuss any specific skills you have that would assist you in undertaking your research.
- References: Please provide three (3) recommendation forms, at least two of which are academic and one other relevant to Women and Gender Studies.
- A current CV/Resume.
- Writing Sample (10-25 pages in length): You may want to write a brief paragraph pointing out why you consider this paper to be a good example of your potential for graduate work.
- List of relevant courses: Please include a list of all courses you have taken that are relevant to this program of study. Where the relevant content (to Women and Gender Studies) is not evident in the title of the course, please explain, briefly, how the course content provides relevant background for graduate study in Women and Gender Studies.
- Transcripts: We will accept uploaded unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload a grading scale with their unofficial transcripts. Successful applicants will be required to submit official final transcripts.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Women and Gender Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Women and Gender Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the MA in Women and Gender Studies are:
CA$10,000.00
CA$2,000.00
CA$50,000.00
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Women and Gender Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$14,434.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Women and Gender Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,854.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | $10,800.00/year ($900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funding administered by Saint Mary’s University. Funding recommendations are made by the program All successful applicants are automatically considered for graduate funding. Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships.
Dr. Michele Byers - On sabbatical 2020-2021
902-420 5869
michele.byers@smu.ca
Office Number: McNally South 430
Tatjana Takseva
Acting Graduate Program Coordinator, SMU
Tatjana.takseva@smu.ca
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