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Master of Arts Feminist and Gender Studies at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Feminist and Gender Studies covers transnational feminism, queer and antiracist theories, masculinities and disability and trans studies, offered full-time or part-time in English and French.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies  |  Duration: MA with major research paper 12 months; MA with coursework 12 months; MA with thesis 24 months  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory Feminist Methodologies and Feminist Theories, optional FEM courses such as Gender, Power and Representations and Feminist Disability Studies, and electives, with a major research paper, thesis or coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates work in policy, community development, employment equity, health and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students holding an honours bachelor’s degree with a specialization or major or equivalent from an accredited university in social sciences, health sciences, arts, education or law, with a minimum average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines, and who have had an adequate background in Feminist and Gender Studies (minimum of two undergraduate level courses or one Master’s level course on women, gender, feminism, sexualities), are eligible for admission to the MA program. Students who do not have an adequate background may be eligible to our Special Policy for Admissions.

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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