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The Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies program is offered cooperatively by Saint Mary’s University and Mount Saint Vincent University. This program emphasizes the interdisciplinary basis of Women and Gender Studies, its community linkage, and its grounding in feminist theories and methodologies.
The Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies will appeal to individuals with interests in:
This program is enriched by its access to a variety of library collections at universities in the city, by the presence of the Nancy’s Chair in Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University, and by its links with active local feminist communities.
Applicants may apply to either the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at Saint Mary`s University, or Mount Saint Vincent University. Students receive a Master of Arts Degree in Women and Gender Studies from the institution in which they are formally enrolled. Students are encouraged to apply to both institutions to maximize their chances of acceptance and funding.
Students applying to Saint Mary's University must meet the general admission requirements and follow the procedures of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research as outlined in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar. To be admitted into the program, applicants will normally be expected to have a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree, with a minimum B average or equivalent. Students who do not meet eligibility criteria may be admitted with the requirement to complete a qualifying year or additional courses.
Enrolment is limited and based on the availability of Women and Gender Studies faculty to supervise a student’s proposed area of research.
Application should include all recommendation forms, transcripts, and other required information. Applications are due February 1.
Full-time students admitted to the program may be eligible for funding administered by Saint Mary’s University. Funding recommendations are made by the program All successful applicants are automatically considered for graduate funding. Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships.
Note: Students not registered in any course work but working on their Program/Thesis must register in Program Continuation (Prog Registration/Continuation (FGSR 9000)) for every semester (including summer) in which they are in their graduate program.
See the FGSR Program Requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar and below.
This is a thirty (30) credit hour program that includes both course work and thesis and can be pursued either full-time or part-time. The degree can be completed in two years. Graduate students have five years to complete all degree requirements.
All students are required to complete the following courses:
The core courses rotate between Saint Mary’s University and Mount Saint Vincent University. Students should carefully read the timetable to identify on which campus each course is taught.
In consultation with the Women and Gender Studies Program Coordinator, electives and independent study courses are chosen to support the student’s special area of research interest.
The program offers a wide range of interdisciplinary elective courses every year, which include courses in the areas of:
Prospective students with particular areas of interest or questions about courses should contact the Graduate Coordinators.
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