Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
Interdisciplinary joint master's degree exploring feminist epistemology, queer theory, postcolonial gender politics, and grassroots social change.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year BA in women's studies or related social sciences with minimum 3.3/4.0 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Sample of academic writing (15-20 pages) and research statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SSHRC graduate fellowships and MSVU institutional bursaries: up to CAD $17,500
- Application fee
- CAD $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $9,800 total degree cost
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Mount Saint Vincent University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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