Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Social Work in Gender and Women Studies (Honours) in Ottawa Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
29,355
(c. USD20,974.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The discipline of Gender and Women's Studies has undergone significant evolution since its establishment at Lakehead University in 1990. Beyond exploring women's lived experiences and gender structures, you'll investigate diverse areas including: Sexual Identity, Queer Perspectives, Legal Frameworks, Male Identity Studies, Global Feminist Movements, Environmental Feminism, Equity Advocacy, Media Representations, and Bodily Autonomy. These subjects collectively aim to reveal how societal ideologies limit individuals and how such barriers can be overcome to achieve true parity. Our Women's Studies Department embraces a multidisciplinary feminist perspective, with distinguished faculty specializing in feminist jurisprudence, women's wellness, LGBTQ+ scholarship, and digital culture studies. Their expertise provides pathways into advanced programs like the Social Justice Master's degree, Canadian law schools, healthcare professions like midwifery, public safety careers, and numerous other fields.
Honours students in Women's Studies can pursue combined degrees with Gerontology, Psychology, History, English, Indigenous Studies, Sociology, Nature-Based Education, or Education programs, alongside specialized Social Work tracks.
Social Work represents a dynamic, impactful career path dedicated to societal betterment through policy development, support for vulnerable populations, therapeutic interventions, and community transformation initiatives. Lakehead's Social Work program offers a comprehensive bachelor's degree emphasizing northern community needs, grounded in integrated practice principles. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with hands-on placements in diverse environments such as rehabilitation centers, mental health institutions, educational settings, and family service organizations, cultivating essential competencies in analytical reasoning, interpersonal communication, solution-focused practice, and collaborative teamwork.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma,
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses,
A minimum 70%* overall final average
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.
Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.)
Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12),
Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
IELTS - Minimum Score - 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT) - 80 (no component score less than 19).
Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT) - 213 (no component score less than 17.
Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present - 550 (no component score less than 50.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma,
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses,
A minimum 70%* overall final average
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.
Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.)
Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12),
Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)
IELTS - Minimum Score - 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT) - 80 (no component score less than 19).
Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT) - 213 (no component score less than 17.
Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present - 550 (no component score less than 50.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
Tuition
CAD
29,355