Program Overview
The Gender & Women's Studies at University of Arizona is a MA programme in Humanities over 48 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 & Women's Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tucson, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gender & Women's 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
- 15 UNITS Core GWS Requirements:
- 2 Core Choice: Select two courses taught by core GWS faculty
- 6 ADDITIONAL GWS UNITS (these may be cross-listed with GWS)
- 15 UNITS Law School Requirements
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- 3.0 GPA minimum
- Admissions Essay
- Writing Sample
- Curriculum Vitae
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Interest to be considered for a Research and/or Teaching Assistantship.
- Transcripts from all College-Level Schools you have attended
- Official GRE Scores (To be competitive for admissions, applicants must achieve at least two out of the three of the above minimum GRE scores.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,539 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 766 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Arizona 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 Arizona
University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
public university in Tucson, Arizona, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
