Women's and Gender Studies University of Regina

Overview

The Women's and Gender Studies programme at the University of Regina offers a comprehensive exploration of how gender, race, and class intersect to shape human experience. This interdisciplinary degree provides students with diverse perspectives from both the social sciences and the humanities. By examining historical and contemporary issues, learners gain a deep understanding of the complex cultural forces that influence modern society.

Why Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Regina?

Studying at this institution provides access to a rich academic environment supported by the Faculty of Arts and its federated colleges, including Campion College, Luther College, and the First Nations University of Canada. The curriculum is designed to foster advanced skills in critical reading, analytical writing, and independent thinking. Students benefit from a community dedicated to social change and the investigation of global women's rights movements.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1094 per credit
• National fee: CAD 551 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Practice of Feminist Research
• Women, the Environment and Change
• Feminisms: Theories and Knowledge
• Gender and Science
• Women, Motherhood, and Mothering
• Indigenous Feminism
• Sexualities: Theories and Practices

Careers with Women's and Gender Studies

Graduates are equipped with versatile analytical skills suitable for various professional sectors. Many alumni pursue roles as case managers or specialists within community-based organisations such as the YWCA.

The degree also serves as a strong foundation for further professional studies in law or public policy, where understanding social inequality and diverse perspectives is essential for effective practice.