BA Gender Studies at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The major in Gender Studies may be taken alone or in conjunction with another Letters and Science major. In the case of a double major, no more than five courses may be applied toward both majors.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Gender Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The Major: The major is designed to (1) impart core concepts in theory and critical analysis, research design, and methods; and (2) provide students with exposure to a range of feminist and queer scholarship across disciplines. To achieve these goals, the major is divided into three categories. Complete at least 11 upper-division courses (minimum of 4 units each) as follows. Preparation for the Major: Complete the following course. Students must also complete departmental lower-division requisites, as applicable, for upper-division gender studies courses.

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Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Admission: To be admitted to the major, students must have completed Gender Studies 10, be in good standing, and formally register with the department. They are encouraged to declare their major as early as possible and to discuss their proposed course of study with the undergraduate adviser. Students are encouraged to draw on diverse UCLA resources in creating their program of study. They may pursue traditional and/or innovative subjects in fields ranging from the humanities and fine arts to the social and life sciences. In addition to courses on the gender studies approved list, students may petition to have diverse courses accepted, including courses outside the College of Letters and Science, independent studies, or field study courses.

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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