Program Overview
The Gender Studies & Feminist Research at McMaster University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Gender Studies & Feminist Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hamilton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gender Studies & Feminist Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Doing Research in Feminist and Gender Studies
- Knowledge in Action
- Topics in Gender Studies & Feminist Research
- Independent Study in Gender Studies & Feminist Research
- Disability, Subjectivity, and Visual Representation
- Academic Research Integrity and Ethics
- The below listed courses are also required, and they are no-fee courses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Admissions Requirements
Master\'s
Honours Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent)
- Minimum B+ average plus strong letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 12,645 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,281 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McMaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
