Master of Arts [M.A] (Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #141 out of 385 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$14,564 /Yr
CA$19,950 /Yr
- MA in Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies at York University is offered as a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The program is interdisciplinary – drawing widely from the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law – sensitive to diversity and universal in approach to both Canadian and global issues.
- One of its primary goals is to develop and apply a feminist analytical perspective to teaching and research on women and gender as they intersect with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability, and age.
- It encourages research projects that encompass more than one area.
- The program draws widely from the humanities, social sciences, health, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law.
- The MA program consists of 9 credits.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $14564 (CAD 19950) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $7021 (CAD 9618) |
| Total Cost | $7021 (CAD 9618) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $11049 (CAD 15135) |
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Sample of academic writing: No more than 30 pages, examples include seminar paper, a chapter from MA thesis, undergraduate essay, published article, work-related report or proposal
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.


Arts 160 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 20 in Canada 2026)
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| York International Merit Award | $10,000 | Final admission average of 80% - 84.9% |
| York International Entrance Award | $5,000 | Final admission average of 75% - 79.9% |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- The Administrator of a human services department
- Advocate for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes
- Artist
- Associate director of a human rights organization
- Business owner
- Clergy
- Communications consultant
- Congressional aide
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,095/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,460/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 730/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,555/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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