Overview

At Western University - Canada, in our Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies programme you will learn how to develop a critical perspective that takes factors such as sex, gender, sexuality, race, class and disability into account.

Features

You might find your worldview transformed as you apply these perspectives to your study in other classes and to all aspects of your life.

Our courses reflect an expanding field of feminist research including feminist theory, health issues, philosophy, queer issues and sexuality studies, legal issues, violence against women, women and equity in the workplace, and women and the creative arts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Feminist Theory

Globalization, Equity and Social Structures

Health and Embodiment

Representation and Cultural Production

Sexuality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 19 other PhDs in Gender & Sexuality Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in Women's, Gender or Feminist Studies with a strong feminist theory component.

A minimum average of A- (80%) or higher.

Students may be admitted with a Master's degree from another field provided that they have an undergraduate Honours degree in Women's Studies and have a background in feminist theory.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

≈ 6726 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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