Overview

If you care about equality and inclusion, if you are curious how ideas about gender and sexuality impact society, or if you want to learn about how social movements and political activism can change the world, then you will enjoy courses in this Global Humanities and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Joint Major at Simon Fraser University.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Child Welfare Worker
Community Affairs Specialist
Consultant
Equity Officer
Journalist
Lawyer
Psychologist
Public Relations
Social Worker
Women's Health Care
Women's Right Advocate
Youth Worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender Talk
Feminist Action
Global Humanities
Contemporary Issues in Sexuality Studies
Cross-Cultural Philosophy in the Humanities
The Humanities and Critical Thinking
The Humanities and the Natural World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 71 other Bachelors in Gender & Sexuality Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

to declare the gsws portion of the joint major: successful completion of one gsws course and application to the undergraduate advisor, department of gender, sexuality, and women's studies
graduation from a university-preparatory senior high school
meet the university's english language requirement
meet quantitative analytical skills requirement: minimum grade c-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable mathematics course
fraser international college pathway available for applicants who do not meet direct admission requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37442 CAD / year

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7502 CAD / year

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Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Living costs

Burnaby

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