Program Overview
The Women\xc2\x92s and Gender Studies at Stony Brook 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 Women\xc2\x92s and Gender 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,435 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Women\xc2\x92s and 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
- [\'Feminist Interdisciplinary Histories and Methods\', \'Feminist Theories\', \'Women\\x92s and Gender Studies Teaching Practicum\', \'Interdisciplinary Research Design\', \'Sociology of Masculinities\', \'Theory, Method, and Politics of Ethnography\', "Global Women\'s Film Traditions"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to Graduate Programs in Cultural Analysis and Theory, all applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a suitable overall grade point average and with a high average in a major field appropriate to study in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies or Women\'s & Gender Studies. In addition, they must submit the following :- B.A. or M.A. degree from a recognized institution in a suitable area of study;
- An official on-line graduate application, and three letters of recommendation;
- One official copy of any transcript from any undergraduate college or university attended, from which a degree was conferred. Applicants must submit one official copy of any transcript relating to any graduate level work undertaken,regardless of whether or not a degree was earned.
- An appropriate score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE)
- Two term papers or other writing samples (20-25 pages) in literature, cultural studies, or women\'s and gender studies (or a related field), depending on the track applied for.
- An application fee of $100.00.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,435 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,435 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, United States
Stony Brook University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months