Master of Arts in Gender and Social Justice Studies
University of Alberta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
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About University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Additional coursework may be required; Students also may be required to take a theory course, if adequate coverage was not obtained in the student’s first degree.
- Start Date September
- Language English
