Program Overview
The Gender at University of British Columbia 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 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: CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gender 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
- Intersectional Issues in Social Justice and Equality Studies
- Issues in Decolonizing and Feminist Methodologies
- Issues in Gender, Sexuality and Critical Race Theories
- Decolonizing Praxis for Social Justice and Equality Studies: A PracticumDirected Reading
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year bachelors degree from an accredited university-level institution. If you have a three-year degree you must take an additional year of upper-level coursework before applying.
- B+ average in 3rd and 4th year-level course work -or- at least 12 credits in the A- grade range (at UBC 80% or higher) in 3rd or 4th-year courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of British Columbia 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 University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
public research university in British Columbia, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
