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
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies View 9 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
19302 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 77210 CAD for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
7482 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29930 CAD for the full programme during 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.