BA Honours Women's and Gender Studies at Mount Allison University

Programme overview

Feminist and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that studies social, cultural, economic, and political power using gender as a central focus. The Feminist and Gender Studies* program teaches with a focus on anti-racism, feminist theory, queer and trans studies, and social justice. *Previously Women's and Gender Studies

Department: Women's and Gender Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

With an emphasis on interdisciplinarity, courses focus on interlocking issues such as the construction and material consequences of gender, race, sexuality, class, ability, religion, ethnicity, and age. The program includes core courses in feminist and gender studies and elective courses in a wide range of other departments and programs.

Career pathways

Popular career paths include community support worker, human rights advocate, public policy analyst, crisis program manager, community health co-ordinator, social worker, human resources diversity specialist, counsellor.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,350 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. New Brunswick residents pay $11,180. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residenc Source

International applicants: CAD 22,890 a year (2026). 2026-27 full-time undergraduate yearly flat tuition (9 or more credits in fall or winter terms), the rate stated for all undergraduate students. Excludes mandatory student fees, international medical coverage, residence and meal plan. Source

Main intake: Fall term (September). Admission is also open for a January 2027 start for Canadian and international students (2027-28 academic year application).

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, with applications accepted starting in October. Early admission for September opens Oct. 1 using final Grade 11 marks; general admissions opens in February with mid-year Grade 12 transcripts. To be considered for scholarships and bursaries, the application and all supporting documents must be received by March 1. Applications are submitted online through a Mount Allison (MtA) application account.

Bachelor of Music (BMus) application package deadline: Feb. 1. Fine Arts (BFA and BA Fine Arts) application and portfolio deadline: Feb. 15. Registration deposit to accept an offer is due May 1 ($100 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents).

Apply through the official page: https://mta.ca/admissions/how-apply/undergraduate-admissions

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