Program Overview
The Gender Studies at Queen's University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 14,633 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,508 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kingston, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gender Studies 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
- Theories in Gender Studies
- Methodologies in Gender Studies
- Topics in Gendered Identity and Difference
- Special Topics II
- Directed Reading
- Practicum: Engaging Feminist Activism
- Major Research Paper
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- A minimum of 75% or B+ average in the last two years of undergraduate study and a four-year undergraduate degree (BAHon.) in Womens Studies or Gender Studies or a related field.
- Applicants without a BAHon in Womens Studies or Gender Studies must show demonstrated preparation in feminist theory and methodology. Additional relevant BAHon undergraduate degrees may include but are not limited to: sociology, cultural studies, film, music, literature, development studies, history, environmental studies, geography, aboriginal studies, urban studies, political science, health sciences, and education.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,633 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,508 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,633 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,508 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen's 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 Queen's University
Queen's University
Kingston, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
