Women and Gender Studies (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Examine how gender shapes human identity, relationships and societies, both locally and globally, in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Women and Gender Studies, analyzing issues of social justice and equity through feminist scholarship. Explore gender equity, enhance your critical thinking skills and discover ways to drive meaningful change in the world. Apply to the

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

children's rights advocate; community development; counsellor/therapist; crisis worker/intake/referral; human resources; lawyer/paralegal; non-profit organization director; policy analyst; social worker; victims advocate; women's centre organizer

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Entry requirements

Women and Gender Studies (BA) Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60% Women and Gender Studies (BA) with Co-op Average admission range: low 80s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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