Bachelor of Arts in Gender

The Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies program is a perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge, analytical skills and understanding of the issues facing women both nationally and globally. It is a rich, interdisciplinary program that will engage you in rigorous intellectual study and invite you to develop a notion of citizenship that holds social justice at its core. The program will provide you with a knowledge of the history and evolution of feminist theory and practice. You will gain an understanding of the feminist debates that take place in a multitude of disciplines and the role that they play in broadening and restructuring other disciplines. The program places Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies within a cross-cultural context and will enhance your awareness of issues affecting women in different cultural, religious, ethnic, economic and class settings. Become empowered to participate in transforming repressive cultural and political practices and to use your knowledge to create a personal and communal agenda aimed at social change. The program will prepare you for postgraduate education and for careers in fields related to social services, education, psychology, communications and the media, the arts, law, health professions and community action work.

Secondary School Transcript - Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation. Include any exam scores such as IB, AP, CAPE, IGCSE/A levels, 10th +12th. Personal Statement/Essay and Resume/List of Co-Curricular Activities Complete and upload your Essay/Personal Statement - You will be able to upload your essay/personal statement prior to submitting your application. Letter of Recommendation SAT/ACT Test Scores - Official SAT or ACT scores are optional. TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet Based Test) - 70 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0