Overview

Athabasca University’s online Women’s and Gender Studies program will develop or expand your knowledge of the established field of women’s studies and the emerging field of gender studies.

Discover how feminist and gender theories, concepts, history, methodologies, research and activism inform the lives and experiences of women across time and place. You will also learn about gender as a social construct within a variety of contexts.

Develop your awareness of the historical, cultural and political bases of prejudice, discrimination, inequalities and oppression. Consider and analyze how intersecting systems of oppression condition humans’ lives, including:

patriarchy

heteronormativity

racism

colonialism

capitalism

Career

Addictions Counsellor

Advocate for women’s/children’s rights

Program Co-ordinator

Researcher

Teacher

Program Advisor

Child Welfare Worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Psychology of Women

Introduction to Feminist Counselling

Feminist Research and Women's Lives

Thinking from Women's Lives: An Introduction to Women's Studies

Gender, Sexuality and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Undergraduate courses start the first day of each month, but you must register and pay your fees by the 10th of the previous month to begin on the first.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies View 9 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for either the 3-year or the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Tuition Fee

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International

19802 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 79210 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.
National

7982 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31930 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Women's and Gender Studies.

Available Scholarships

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

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