Women's and Gender Studies Athabasca University

Overview

The Women's and Gender Studies programme at Athabasca University provides students with a comprehensive framework for analysing how gender intersects with race, class, sexuality, and disability. This online degree encourages learners to apply feminist theories to real-world social justice issues and creative problem-solving. By examining systemic oppression and inequity, participants develop the versatile knowledge required to lead interventions in diverse professional and social environments.

Why Women's and Gender Studies at Athabasca University?

Athabasca University offers a highly flexible learning environment where students can enrol at any time and study at their own pace. The institution reports a high employment rate of 94% for its graduates and a student satisfaction rating of 97%. Learners benefit from a curriculum that integrates diverse ways of knowing, including Indigenous perspectives, and provides the academic foundation necessary for progression into most postgraduate programmes.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1863 per credit
• National fee: CAD 1863 per credit

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

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Aboriginal Women in Canada
• Psychology of Gender and Sexuality
• Feminist Research and Women's Lives
• Women's and Gender Studies
• Gender, Women, and Health
• Gendered Bodies and Society
• Sexuality in Society
• Goddess Mythology, Women's Spirituality and Ecofeminism
• Women, Gender and Work in Canada

Careers with Women's and Gender Studies

Graduates are prepared for professional roles in sectors that prioritise advocacy, social equity, and critical analysis. Common career paths include positions in public policy, non-profit management, and human services. Specific roles often pursued by alumni include:

• Diversity specialist and policy researcher
• Crisis intervention worker and counsellor
• Community organiser and advocate
• Public policy analyst and government administrator
• Journalist, author, or media correspondent
• Social service worker and educator
• Non-profit program coordinator and fundraiser