Overview

Throughout the Women's and Gender Studies BA programme from the University of Michigan - Dearborn s you learn about a wide range of gender issues, you’ll develop important skills like analytical and critical thinking and cross-disciplinary integration of knowledge–skills that appeal to both employers and competitive graduate programmes.

You’ll be immersed in an interdisciplinary curriculum that analyzes how gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, and class intersect to construct our social, cultural, and lived experiences. You’ll also be introduced to fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of women’s and gender studies scholarship.

Our programme combines academic learning with real-world experience. The community service orientation of our programme provides hands-on experiences that will contribute to your intellectual growth and your post-graduate employment opportunities.

Where a Women's and Gender Studies Degree Will Take You:

The degree prepares you for a diverse range of careers in social work, health care, education, arts administration, human resources, community change, business and industry, politics, and law, among others. It’s also a springboard to a variety of graduate schools and professional programmes.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Feminist Theories

Body Image and Culture

Women in Medieval Art

Women Musicians/Western Music History

Sexualities, Genders, & Bodies

Language and Gender

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

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National and International September: April 1 (recommended)

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dearborn, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.0 or above are guaranteed admission
Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below a 3.0 will be considered based on the quality of academic preparation: Number and types of college preparatory courses
Positive trend of grades
Submission of SAT or ACT scores are optional
Upon review of a submitted application, letters of recommendation or essays may be requested
Non-Native Speakers may have additional requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33768 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33768 USD / year

≈ 33768 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15840 USD / year

≈ 15840 USD / year

Living costs

Dearborn

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Funding

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Where a Women's and Gender Studies Degree Will Take You:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Dearborn

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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