Overview

Key facts

This Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies major from University of Washington has a special focus on African-Americans, Latino/as, Native Americans, Asian Americans, the multiracial working class and Women and Gender Studies.

Through a wide variety of courses in the social sciences and humanities, students explore historical roots of various communities and analyze movements to facilitate labor and community organizing, coalition building, conflict resolution, group empowerment and movements for social change.

Career options

Combined with internships, independent studies and seminars, EGL graduates are well-prepared to pursue a range of careers in private and public employment, in community organizations, non-profit and human resource management, and in business and labor unions.

This major also prepares students for graduate studies in law, criminal justice, education, public administration, social work, in fields of human rights, urban policy, history, sociology, political science and anthropology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies

Women's Studies

Labor Studies

American Labor Since the Civil War

Political Economy

Indigenous Studies

Contemporary American Indian Issues

African-American History 1619-1865

African-American History 1865-1945

African-American History 1945-present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies View 432 other Bachelors in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Washington and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Create your Coalition Account
Add UW to your College List
Opt-in to sharing contact information
Complete the Coalition Profile
Complete the UW questions
Pay the application fee
Send test scores
Send transcripts

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

42077 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42077 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42077 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42077 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12899 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12899 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Tacoma

1000 - 1580 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About